Your ball python may be striking at you due to stress or feeling threatened. A lack of proper handling can also cause this defensive behavior. Understanding why a ball python exhibits aggressive behavior is crucial for any snake owner. These…
Chinchillas are native to the high Andes mountains in South America. Because of their high altitude habitat, they have evolved to be able to digest a wide variety of plants. This means that they can eat a lot of different…
Mites are small, eight-legged arthropods that can cause a variety of problems for pet reptiles, including ball pythons. These tiny parasites can lead to severe health issues if left untreated, so it’s important for ball python owners to understand why…
Hissing is a common behavior among ball pythons, but it can be concerning for owners. As an owner of a ball python, you may be wondering why your snake is hissing and what it means. The truth is that there…
If you own a ball python, you may have noticed that your snake occasionally rubs its face on objects. This behavior can be puzzling to owners, but there are a number of reasons why a ball python may engage in…
Ball pythons are popular pet snakes known for their calm and docile nature, but they can still vary in activity level. In this article, we will explore the factors that influence a ball python’s activity, including age and size, diet…
Ball pythons are known for being docile and easy to care for, but that doesn’t mean they won’t try to escape from time to time. If you’ve noticed your ball python attempting to escape, it’s important to figure out the…
Sometimes it is difficult to understand the food habits of ball pythons. They differ in breed, age, shape and food intake. Feeding them frozen mice is one of the toughest things to do. Many of the ball pythons are not…
Lizards are eaten by ball pythons as they are found in the same locations where they live. They are required to have varieties of feed like mammals or birds. Only lizards will give a specific type of nutrition that is…
Ball pythons are popular pet snakes, and one of the most important things to get right when caring for them is their substrate. There are many different types of substrate available, but coconut fiber is a popular choice for ball…