How To Care For Ball Pythons
Also known as the royal python, the ball python are popularly kept as pets because of their small size and docile nature. They are known as ‘ball python’ because they often curl into a ball when threatened or stressed. They are easy to care for, docile and long-lived. These characteristics make the ball python a great pet to have.
Making a perfect Ball Python Enclosure
The ball python, also known as the royal python, is a popular pet snake known for its docile nature and manageable size. As a responsible owner, providing your ball python with a suitable habitat that mimics its natural environment in the wild is important. To replicate this environment in captivity, you’ll need a spacious terrarium with plenty of hiding places and a comfortable temperature gradient. A 20-gallon tank is suitable for young snakes, but you’ll need to upgrade to a larger enclosure as they grow. We’ll try our best to help you with all of the steps below. We’ll review the key considerations for choosing and setting up your ball python’s enclosure. We’ll also discuss the habitat’s ideal humidity, temperature, bedding, and lighting.
