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Ball Python Keeping/Breeding
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items I’ve been keeping ball pythons since January of 2021. These items have been the most helpful to me in my journey to becoming a full time ball python breeder. Enjoy!
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Necessities
Ball Python Keeping
Ball Python Breeding
Necessities
No matter how many snakes you have, these items are a must have.
I love the prococo cocochip substrate. It maintains humidity and makes spot cleaning 170 snakes so easy!
Prococo: Home
This is a must have if you’re like me and have snakes but don’t love getting bitten when you feed them. 😂
Feeding Tongs | Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc.
Snake Mites. They are something you never want to deal with, trust me. Using this insecticide in a solution, you can preventatively treat your own snakes once a month to ensure you never get mites.
Taurus SC Termiticide & Insecticide
This is necessary to check the temperatures in your snake enclosure. Too hot and your snake could burn and too cool and the snake won’t be able to digest.
Infrared Thermometers at Lowes.com
Hides make your ball python(s) more comfortable in their enclosure! The more secure the snake is, the happier it is and the better feeding response it has. Two hides, one for the cool side of the enclosure and one for the warm side is the best setup.
Hide Boxes
Ball Python Keeping
All you need for your pet ball python!
This controls the heat for your snake. It makes sure the enclosure doesn’t get too hot or too cold. A must have for happy snakes.
Thermostats - Reptile Temperature Control
A tank for your snake. Not too much else to say. 😂
Reptile Tanks: Terrariums, Enclosures & Cages
These are great for any sized tank. They allow for ventilation without letting your snake out… You will have to watch the humidity though and make sure it doesn’t get too low.
Best Terrarium Covers
These are very handy. They keep your snake IN the enclosure. I doubt my parents would’ve ever allowed me to get snakes if not for these. 😂
Reptile Cage Clips
The only heat source you really need for your pet ball python. This helps them thermoregulate (control their body temperature) so they can properly digest without getting too warm.
Best Terrarium Heat Mats
Ball Python Breeding
Items tailored towards people with more than a few snakes.
The best reptile thermostat ever. It has 3 heating modes: on/off, dimming and pulse. I personally use the dimming since I find it to be the most accurate. Best of all, the Herpstat 2 can run two inputs at the same time. I have such peace of mind when...
Amazon.com: Herpstat 2
These racks are a must have for snake breeding. They’re so streamlined and well built that it allows for extreme efficiency when it comes to caring for a bunch of snakes. My favorite tub size for adults is a 5540 rack, and for hatchlings I use the 10...
ARS Caging, Professional Caging for Professional Breeders. Reptile ...
If you plan on breeding ball pythons, you need to have a good incubator setup. C serpents make some of the best incubators out there.
Incubators
This incubation medium comes already hydrated to the perfect amount! It’s ready out of the box to incubate some awesome ball pythons just like the ones from my 1st clutch.
The Very Best Reptile Incubation Medium - HatchRite™
The easiest way to buy and sell reptiles! With built in auctions and shipping, MorphMarket is leading the snake breeding industry in a very positive direction.
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