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The ball python is a good snake for a beginning snake owner. In fact, the oldest snake ever kept in captivity was a ball python, caught in the wild as an adult, that had been in captivity for 48 years when it died at the philadelphia zoo. I also have nerds book and the vpi book is better in every way. Ball pythons in captivity professional breeders series. Ball pythons in captivity bookby kevin mccurley author provides information on ball pythons in nature and in captivity, diet, selection, health concerns, breeding and egg incubation, and basic knowledge of your ball python. Ball pythons for sale largest selection in the world.
Ball python python regius the ball python is quite simply the most popular pet python in the world. Over the last couple of years these small pythons have become increasingly popular and many different morphs are currently being bred in captivity. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The size of prey they eat depends on their own size. If you have additional questions about keeping ball pythons in captivity, you should check out my e book on the subject. This book is great for anyone having an interest in ball pythons, there are plenty more books out there that go into far more detail at a much higher price but for. The record is a ball python living over 45 years in captivity. Ball pythons in captivity presents mccurleys experience on every aspect of these beautiful snakes, thoroughly detailing their caging, feeding, health issues, breeding, egg incubation, and much more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ball pythons in captivity. In captivity, with good care and attention, ball pythons can live from 20 to 30 years, the record being 47 years. Keeping ball pythons is the culmination of a 20 week senior project at rochester institute of technology.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley the ball python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity today, and its an exhilarating time to be involved in keeping these snakes. Ball pythons are generally a bit shy, but they make for ideal captives, because they are of a small size, are generally friendly, are manageable to care for, and come in a remarkable array of colors and patterns. A complete ball python breeding guide for beginners. Samantha wrote and photographed all the information contained within the book. Buy ball pythons in captivity professional breeders series book online at best prices in india on. Morphmarket currently has 16259 ball pythons for sale listed by 1155 ball python sellers in. In captivity, they are most commonly fed small rodents, such as rats or mice. Because of this tight focus, the e book offers plenty of specific advice. Ball pythons in captivity kindle edition by mccurley. In captivity this behavior is most common among babies, or recently imported adults that are unaccustomed to human contact. We will not ship until we confirm the order with you, and confirm that you will have someone home to receive your new pet. On average, a ball python will live for 20 years or more in captivity.
There are many color and pattern variations among ball pythons in the wild and in captivity, though there are no officially recognized subspecies. This book takes the reader on a journey through the lives and behavior of ball pythons and presents in striking color some of the most incredible. Ball pythons aka royal pythons are one of the most popular captive reptiles due to their friendliness, managable size, and wide variety of colors and patterns. Captive born ball pythons fare better in captivity and have fewer problems associated with parasites and disease. Temperament the ball python is generally wellmannered, and will seldom bite, instead, if threatened, it rolls itself into a ball hence the name ball python with the head buried beneath the folds of its body. Stunning new color and pattern morphs are introduced every year, along with more husbandry. Ball pythons are among the most common snakes in captivity worldwide and for. He has successfully designed and bred many never before seen ball python morphs. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley bookshop. Size appropriately sized and shaped habitat for a baby ball python to accommodate normal behavior and exercise, at least a 20l. I recommended for anybody considering buying a ball python for the first time. Ball pythons by colette sutherland nook book ebook. Like other animals, the ball python can become the prey of bigger predators like bigger snakes, carnivorous mammals, big birds and so on. This book s introduction examines some of the reasons why.
It does not deal with advanced topics, such as breeding. Written by a respected breeder of ball pythons, this book covers a wide variety of key topics such as housing, health care, breeding, and genetics. In captivity, ball pythons are renowned for having shedding issues such as retained eye caps, and this is often the result of enclosures that are too dry. Properly cared for ball pythons can be expected to live for over 20 years.
Morphmarket currently has 16006 ball pythons for sale listed by 1153 ball python sellers in the united states. This book is great for anyone having an interest in ball pythons, there are plenty more books out there that go into far more detail at a much higher price but for the beginer this book is more than adequate. Mar 15, 2006 this book is great for anyone having an interest in ball pythons, there are plenty more books out there that go into far more detail at a much higher price but for the beginer this book is more than adequate. Like all other pythons, it is a nonvenomous constrictor. Mar 19, 2019 ball pythons are among the most popular of all pet snakes, and make interesting pets for both beginning herp hobbyists and professional breeders. This is one of the books that is considered the bible when it comes to breeding designer morph ball pythons. Kevin mccurley runs new england reptile distributors n.
Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley overdrive. This title presents the vast experience with ball pythons. This books introduction examines some of the reasons why. Growing to a maximum size of 3 to 5 feet, ball pythons are not as large as many of the other constricting snakes that are kept as pets, are quite docile, and are easy to handle. Ball pythons are an excellent beginner snake and one of the most popular pet snakes due to their docile nature. We will reply to you within hours about feedback no hasty bad feedback, please. A comprehensive guide with chapters discussing the ball python in nature, captivity, diet. It is a good read and covers all you need to know about the care of ball pythons. Ball pythons in captivity by k mccurley swell reptiles. These ball pythons can grow up to breed your next generation of snakes. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley nook book.
This e book deals exclusively with the care and keeping of ball pythons. The captive care information in this book is accurate and easy to understand. Despite their modest length, ball pythons are heavy bodied snakes, and should be. Ball pythons are bred in captivity and are popular as pets, because of their small size compared to other pythons and their docile temperament. How often can i handle my ball python without causing too much stress. Kevin mccurley, owner of new england reptile distributors. Ball pythons graduate to eating larger prey as they grow. The ball python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity today, and its an exhilarating time to be involved in keeping these. They generally display earthy tones, which help them to blend in to their natural habitat. D and is considered one of the top experts in this field. Captive bred ball pythons are becoming more readily available in the hobby, and the many color morphs being created have added to the growing popularity of this small python species.
Ball pythons are probably one of the most common snake species kept in captivity. Introduction ball pythons are one of the most popular types of snakes kept as pets. Ball pythons in captivity book by kevin mccurley author provides information on ball pythons in nature and in captivity, diet, selection, health concerns, breeding and egg incubation, and basic knowledge of your ball python. Female python for sale very sad sale but i dont have the time for them anymore sadly hi im looking for a pied ball python ive seen them and think there beautiful. The average life span of a ball python is 20 to 30 years. Welcome to the most diverse collection of reptiles in captivity. Ball pythons have incredibly sensitive tongues, which they use to learn about the world around them. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley 2006, paperback. If you have additional questions about keeping ball pythons in captivity, you should check out my ebook on the subject. This ebook deals exclusively with the care and keeping of ball pythons. Most individuals only reach 34 feet in length as adults. This colorful manual offers uptodate and reliable information on selection, acclimating, handling, housing and maintaining ball pythons, all of which will be extremely valuable to newcomers to this remarkable python. If you want to know something about ball pythons and how to raise one for.
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This is the most detailed and comprehensive book ever written about one. Ball pythons generally live 10 years in the wild, and often 2030 years in captivity the record is 47 years. The ball python is admired around the world for its distinctly african appearance and its relative medium size and tameability. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations kevin mccurley on. The ball python python regius, also known as the royal python, is a python species native to subsaharan africa. Choose from 100s of books available covering snakes. The ball python python regius, also called the royal python, is a python species native to west. Ball pythons are one of the most popular snakes in the world and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Ball pythons stay much smaller than some other python species, growing to an average length of three to five feet. Amateur hobbyist or professional breeder, this is a must have book. They are very docile and not fastmoving like most snakes, which makes them easy to handle.
So ive been wanting to learn more about breeding ball pythons and the genetics involved to produce different forms, i dont care about the price, whats the best book for me if i want to learn everything so i can breed one day. When i first started keeping ball pythons i read this book from cover to cover choice. Fresh, clean, chlorinefree water should be available at all times in a large enough bowl for your ball python to soak in. Because of this tight focus, the ebook offers plenty of specific advice. It offers more carespecific advice than any other ball python book on the market. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley goodreads. Specimens have survived for over 40 years in captivity, with the oldest recorded ball python being kept in captivity 47 years and 6 months until its death in 1992 at the philadelphia zoo.
As per their vernacular name, ball pythons have a fascinating habit of coiling into a tight ball if they feel threatened. Stunning new color and pattern morphs are introduced every year, along with more husbandry resources than a keeper can %u201cshake a snake at. Ball pythons are among the most popular of all pet snakes, and make interesting pets for both beginning herp hobbyists and professional breeders. Kevin mccurley is one of the leading breeders in the world on ball pythons. This book takes the reader on a journey through the lives and behavior of ball pythons and presents in striking color some of the most incredible, eyepopping genetic morphs that have been developed by python breeders across the planet.
Ball pythons are one of the most common reptiles bred in captivity. Captive born ball pythons also tend to be more docile and have fewer problems feeding. If you want to know something about ball pythons and how to raise one for your very own, this would be a good book to own. You can also give away or sell these ball python hatchlings to other reptile keepers, breeders, and pet owners. Ball pythons are carnivorous, feeding on various types of live prey in the wild. Captive husbandry and propagation of the boa constrictors and related boas.
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