tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56219701675166120922024-03-13T10:50:59.232-06:00Ball Python PlanetLearn about the amazing Ball Python.Zen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5621970167516612092.post-71956224084521549372009-04-06T10:17:00.002-06:002009-04-06T11:13:17.362-06:00Setting up a reptile tankHello Readers,<br /><br />Eric Rovegno here getting ready to teach you how to set up your reptile tank so that your snake can live a long, healthy and productive life.<br /><br />Let's get started with the base of this setup, your tank. There are multiple tanks out there. Let me tell you about them. First you have one of the main ones you will find in any pet store you walk into. They are glass with a screen top that can either slide out toward the front or maybe even have a split screen on top that can slide over the other side. These tanks are good, but require some upgrading. They do not keep the humidity and heat up to the level needed by your reptile. Why? The answer is simply the screen. If they could just sell a top that is enclosed with plastic on half the tank top and screen on the other we would be golden. Which brings me to the point of the plastic you will need to purchase at <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/">Home Depot</a>. The size of the plastic needs to be the same depth of your tank lid and at least half the length, but two thirds is ideal. Drill several 1/4 holes throughout it. If your creative drill your animals name with the holes.<br /><br />If this is all to much for you, you can visit <a href="http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/vision-cages-racks-tubs-and-visionariums/">LLLReptile</a>. They sell a tank or cage here that is not only light weight but very durable too and looks great. I have three of them and they keep the humidity level and heat just where I need it.<br /><br />Lets talk about some of the accessories for the tank. The heat is one of the biggest discussed issues on the reptile owners mind. I wanted the best for my snakes. The first thermostat I bought was from <a href="http://www.spyderrobotics.com/products/index.html">spyder robotics</a>. These are great I bought the one that had four probes to control multiple cages. I then bought an <a href="http://www.arscaging.com/welcome.html">ARS</a> rack system which came with a thermostat. This was my best purchase for my snakes. I will continue to buy these racks for my breeding. If you plan on breeding snakes visit this site. If they are just for your pleasure then buy a Vision cage. The thermostat will help you maintain the correct temps throughout the tank. You place the probe on the opposite end of the heat pad to get the ambient air temp to around 85 degrees. The hot spot which will be at the spot you place you pad should be 95 degrees. This spot is also where you would place the water bowl. A dog water bowl is a great size for the snake to soak. Talking about the heat pad or tape <a href="http://www.bigappleherp.com/REPTILE-SUPPLIES/Heat-Mats-Heat-Tape">Big Apple Herps </a>has the best selection for you to choose from. I use the heat tape that needs to be assembled. The temps can get up to 107-110 degrees without a thermostat. Which I thought was great due to my regulating the temps in the tank. These temps meant that I could control it better.<br /><br />OK so now lets talk about substrate. This is very important. There are many wood chips that can kill a snake due to the oils in it and the dust. The best I have found is Aspen wood shavings. They are none toxic and can be bought at you local pet store. The ease of maintenance is great because you can see the feces and spot clean right away and they also help retain a small amount of humidity without getting to wet and then having a chance to get moldy.<br /><br />A nice thick branch in the cage/tank will allow your snake to climb. People say they are not climbers, but I will beg to differ. I watch my snakes climb all the time. You can find some nice pieces of wood at your pet store or if your have a fruit tree in your yard you could use that. Just let it dry out first.<br /><br />You will need a hide box for your snake. It helps your snake feel safe and more comfortable in it's environment. <a href="http://www.reptilebasics.com/Hide-Boxes-p-1-c-282.html">Reptile Basics </a>has some great ones. They are easy to clean and can be sanitized if needed.<br /><br />The tank should be completely cleaned at least once a month. I you notice it is getting extra dirty clean it immediately. If you ever see mold dump the aspen and sanitize everything, your snake relies on you to keep him/her alive. You are now prepared to do that.<br /><br />Here is a list of a few other things you should pick up, a misting bottle, an infrared thermometer to help check you temps a pillow case, and another tub like a plastic storage container. You will use this to feed you snake in.<br /><br />Good luck with your new snake.<br />Eric Rovegno<br />www.ballpythonplanet.comZen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5621970167516612092.post-66271431407872651952008-01-01T19:53:00.001-07:002009-04-03T16:52:29.175-06:00The Ball Python as a pet<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OoC0yzlA_Ck/SdaS_qN7DzI/AAAAAAAAABk/Fqaz8pRaIMM/s1600-h/DSC_0036.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OoC0yzlA_Ck/SdaS_qN7DzI/AAAAAAAAABk/Fqaz8pRaIMM/s320/DSC_0036.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320601632146919218" /></a><br />Hello Everyone,In today's society people are still afraid of snakes. I might ask you, why? OK, some snakes may be a bit aggressive, but that number is very minimal. I'm talking about maybe three or four species.<br /><br />Ball pythons are a snake to get started with, because of how docile they are. Another great fact about them is they do not get very large, in fact they are considered a small snake ranging from 4-5 feet. They are also cheaper to feed than dogs, cats, even birds. They only eat once every week, and can even go up to two weeks without eating.<br /><br />I have owned Ball Pythons, now for a little over seven years. My wife and I started out with one because she herself was afraid of them. That was until we got her home and my wife started handling her. Her I keep saying, Bonnie is what we named her. My wife now loves them as much as I do. This means a lot, due to the fact that she was scared of them before Bonnie. We now own eleven Ball Pythons.<br /><br />From the time my daughter "Angelica" was just a baby she has held and helped feed our snakes. She actually looks forward to helping us with them and enjoys the responsibility of misting the cages everyday. I feel as though this is teaching her how to be an ethical person. So not only is she learning about snakes, but she is bettering herself. She knows the snakes rely on her to help them live, they return the favor by being a great pet.<br /><br />I hope you have liked this blog, I will keep posting and if you're interested in learning more about Ball Pythons or looking to buy one, then you should stop by our site.<br /><br />Eric Rovegno<br /><a href="http://www.ballpythonplanet.com/">http://www.ballpythonplanet.com/</a>Zen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5621970167516612092.post-66783332152442169612009-03-17T10:52:00.005-06:002009-03-17T11:22:27.067-06:00Are Ball Pythons safe with kids?<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OoC0yzlA_Ck/Sb_ZPZZ-AVI/AAAAAAAAABQ/saF8h5Ff_64/s1600-h/angelica.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314204943861547346" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OoC0yzlA_Ck/Sb_ZPZZ-AVI/AAAAAAAAABQ/saF8h5Ff_64/s320/angelica.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hello, </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Welcome to the Ball Python Planet Blog site.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Today we are going to talk about keeping a ball python as a family pet and things to avoid when handling them around the kids.</div><div></div><p><br /><div>OK, so for starters ball pythons will never get big enough to eat a child. I have answered a number of questions from parents talking about their son just bought a ball python snake and they are afraid it is going to attack their baby. Can they, and will they eat my baby? I always respond with the same remark, "Ball Pythons do not get big enough to eat a baby." These are typically very docile snakes that would rather curl up into a ball then to strike or attack something bigger than they are. Now, don't get me wrong they do bite and if you own one you will get bit throughout the time you have it, but they will let go when they realize what they are grabbed on to. </div><div><p></div><div>Now lets talk about what you things you should practice when it comes to handling your new family pet snake. The first thing is you should get used to feeding your snake in a separate container from its tank. This is a good practice because the snake will start to see your hand as a means to getting food. The second thing you should do is to not handle your snake after it has been fed. Place it back in it's tank and leave it alone for at least two days. If you plan on holding your snake then do it before you feed it. Another good practice is to wash your hands before you hold your snake this is especially true if you have been touching the mouse or rat in which you are getting ready for food. Snakes do have a sense of smell and might take your hand for prey if they smell it on you. Support the weight of the snake without restraining it when you are holding it. </div><div><p></div><div>If your snake is acting a little feisty one day the best way to pick it up is to move your hand over the top of it's head and place it down on top of the head. This can help prevent you from getting bit and is easy on the snake. Another good way to do this is to place a hand towel over its head and then pick it up. Once they are in your hands they will mellow out. </div><div><p></div><div>I hope you have found this topic to be a good one and please feel free to leave a remark if there is another topic you would like for me to talk about.</div><div><p></div><div> </div><div>Eric Rovegno</div><div><a href="http://www.ballpythonplanet.com/">www.ballpythonplanet.com</a></div><div> </div>Zen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5621970167516612092.post-27667024724663743442008-09-21T15:42:00.000-06:002008-09-21T16:04:56.870-06:00How soon after my snake eats can I handle it?Today I am going to discuss how long you should wait to handle you snake after its been fed and how often you should handle it.<br /><br />This topic is very controversial. There are people that will tell you to not handle your snake unless it is absolutely necessary, I disagree. If you purchase a snake you are more than likely buying it as a pet and not a breeder. For this reason I believe you should handle your snake quite a bit. The only time I would tell you not to handle your snake is after a feeding. This is the time you should wait a couple days. Handling your snake will cause undue stress after its fed and can cause it to regurgitate the prey and even in certain circumstances can cause death due to the regurgitation.<br /><br />Lets talk about how often you should hold your pet snake. A good rule to go by is if your snake is hissing or striking, leave it alone. This is a good indicator it is not in the mood. If its relaxed and does not try these two things you are good to go. I will handle my pet snakes at least once a week, with a few exceptions, like when family come over or to show some friends. When this occurs don't play pass the snake, this will stress it out and can cause it to not want to be held. Friends and family can touch it on its body, but keep them away from its head.<br /><br />The majority of snakes are docile and unless taunted they will be relaxed and at ease slithering through your hands. It is not a good idea to try to constrain the snake meaning do not hold it to tight, allow it to move through your hands and your neck. I may caution you to not allow a big snake to wrap around your neck, ball pythons are not big snakes, granted they are strong and can squeeze some, they will not kill you. A Colombian Boa or Anaconda on the other hand, never put them around your neck, never!!<br /><br />I now believe you are ready to start holding your snake. Good luck and remember they are snakes and will strike at times and may even get a hold of you, don't panic. Let then realize your not food and they will let go.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Eric <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rovegno</span></span></span><br />www.ballpythonplanet.comZen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5621970167516612092.post-29031582386961255762008-09-21T15:11:00.000-06:002008-09-21T15:41:44.607-06:00My snake is not shedding in one piece or its wheezing!In this post I will talk to you about some of the potential causes as well as some fixes to these common problems. Snakes need heat as well as a good amount of moisture. A good way to know your snake is ill is when you hear it wheezing or it not shedding in one full shed. I will now explain each potential problem and give you information on how to prevent it.<br /><br />Heat helps with a few things with the snakes body. One of the first things it helps with, is the digestion of the prey item the snake ate. Without proper heat within the tank, and an area where heat is provided at all times the snake will have a hard time digesting its food. This can cause constipation within the snake and can lead to death. The second thing is to much heat or too little heat can cause is an upper or lower respiratory infection. A very lethal infection within the snakes lungs.<br /><br />Moisture, better known as humidity, can cause its share of problems as well. Having <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">improper</span> humidity levels within the tank can cause upper and lower <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">respiratory</span> problems and as well as the heat can cause death. Another problem that can occur is a problem with shedding. Without the proper humidity in the tank, the snakes skin can dry out or even become to saturated with moisture and cause the skin to come off in pieces instead of one complete shed.<br /><br />These problems are easy to control. The best ways to accomplish this are by monitoring the levels at which they should be set at. The temperature within the tank (air temp) should be kept around 90-95* degrees during the day and have a 5-10* degree drop at night. There should be a hot spot with a temp of 92* degrees provided at all times. The best way to control these is to buy a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">thermostat</span> that has the ability to control two to three different heat sources. This will allow you to regulate the air temp and keep the hot spot where it needs to be. As for the humidity level an easy way to control this is to use a spray bottle and mist in the tank every morning. If this is not possible then you can pick up a sheet of 1/4 inch thick plastic drill about <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">fifty</span> holes in it and cut it to fit 3/4 of the top of the tank. This will help hold the moisture in and allow the air to still flow freely. You will still need to mist in the tank at least every two days.<br /><br />Now that you have some information about what to look for and how to prevent such problems your snake should have a healthy and long life. I hope you have enjoyed this topic and please feel free to visit <a href="http://www.ballpythonplanet.forumotion.com/">www.ballpythonplanet.forumotion.com/</a> and join the forum. Here you can learn more about your snakes as well as meet people with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">similar</span> interests.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Eric Rovegno<br /><a href="http://www.ballpythonplanet.com/">http://www.ballpythonplanet.com/</a>Zen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5621970167516612092.post-40447695147879257192008-03-04T13:41:00.000-07:002008-03-04T17:41:27.552-07:00What to do if you get bit by a Ball Python.Today I am going to talk to you about what you should do if you get bit by a Ball Python, and what you should do after.<br /><br />I have owned snakes for about 10 years now and have been bit on a number of occasions. There are a few guidelines you should follow in order to not hurt the snake.<br /><br />One of the biggest mistakes people do when they get bit is to pull their hand or arm away as quick as possible, bad idea. Not only does this hurt your snake by pulling their teeth out it also will shred your skin up. The very first thing you will do is stay calm. Your snake will realize it cannot eat you and will therefore let go. If your snake bit you because you were irritating it then you can run really cold water over its body, this will usually cause your snake to let go. Not all snakes will respond to the cold water at which time you can turn the hot water on and quickly run your snake under that, whatever you do please do not use water that is hot enough to burn you. This can cause major damage to the snake and potentially kill it.<br /><br />Once you have gotten your snake to release its bite. You should wash your hands with soap and water. This will help in removing any bacteria left on the skin. You can also use some antibacterial to help further after washing your hands. The teeth marks will swell some. Before this swelling starts you should take some allergy pills to help with the swelling. The spot may even itch, the allergy pills will help with that as well. Ball Pythons ARE NOT VENOMOUS.<br /><br />If your do happen to have a venomous snake and get bitten, please seek out medical help. The solution for a Ball Python will not work.<br /><br />This technique will also work with any other python, boa, corn snake, milk snake, and many other non-venomous snakes.<br /><br />I hope you have enjoyed the post. If you have any other questions please feel free to visit my website and contact me there.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Eric <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rovegno</span><br /><span style="color:#ffff00;"><a href="http://www.ballpythonplanet.com/">www.ballpythonplanet.com</a></span>Zen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5621970167516612092.post-39257511184131404042008-01-25T12:28:00.000-07:002008-01-25T12:29:54.258-07:00Creating your own website free.Today there are millions of websites online. You do a search and find 1000's of site offering anything from clothing to houses. Who creates these sites for them? A great portion of these sites are privately owned, the person who started the site writes it themselves. How?<br /><br />About four years ago I had an idea that I wanted to start an online business. It took me four years to decide on what it was that I wanted to sell. After I decided I wanted to breed and sell my ball pythons, it was now time to get started on how to create my website. To do this I purchased two books. These books helped me to understand html, and helped me to start creating my website. I know there are website building programs and that I could have someone else build it for me, but the good programs and the people who create websites for you are very costly. One of the best programs out there today is Dreamweaver, but this program costs around $300. To have someone else build your site can coast you upwards of $2000. The basic price is around $20 per page.<br /><br />The books that I had purchased were Elizabeth Castro, HTML for the World Wide Web, and the idiots guide, creating a web page. These books are very simple to follow and are very easy to read. After purchasing them I began to read and within minutes I had a basic page with some sample text and images on it.<br /><br />After the first week I had created over 50 pages for my site, and they look great. Once you get the hang of the html code you can create any style website you wish. To write pages I am old school and love to use my notepad. Once I write the page I then save it as whatever I want, an example of how I save is sample.htm. You need to about the .htm in order for your browser to understand it.<br /><br />If you’re surfing around the net and see something you like on a website you can right click your mouse and view source. You will then search through the code to find what part of the site you like then copy and paste it into your site. Please be sure to note copy and paste anything with copyrights. This is Illegal and you can get sued for it. I have found many things on other site I like and use on my site, but this stuff is just the html code, like frames, tables, colors, backgrounds, and layouts. To me this is just a continuation of my educating myself on creating better and more interesting pages.<br /><br />Other ways to find things is to do an internet search, I use Google.com. There are thousands of free advice sites on the net. There are even places that help you with code problems for free, just do a search.<br />Good luck with your new site, and when you’re finished and published stop by and leave me a comment, I would love to see your site.<br />To see what my site looks like stop by and visit: www.ballpythonplanet.com. I hope you have enjoyed this article and while you’re at my site be sure to leave your mark in my guestbook, as well as sign up for my ball python forum. See you there.<br /><br />Eric Rovegno<br /><a href="http://www.ballpythonplanet.com/">www.ballpythonplanet.com</a>Zen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5621970167516612092.post-44854200835630366622008-01-22T15:22:00.000-07:002008-01-23T16:45:36.756-07:00Ball Python SexingDetermining the sex of your snake is a good thing to do or have done.<br /><br />There are a couple of reasons for wanting to know the sex of your snake.<br />First: If you're a breeder, you need to know the sex to help you determine who you are going to be breeding your snake to. Most breeders look for females that are normal, and males that are a morph.<br /><br />Normal/Morph, what are you talking about. A normal Ball Pythons typically has light brown splotches all over it's body with black outlining them, the belly is typically off white with splotches of black. A morph can be extremely different, their whole body can be pearl white, or white with orangish yellow splotches, an Albino. Or black with really bright yellow splotches, a Lemon Pastel. There are too many to even consider listing here.<br /><br />OK, back to our original subject, determining the sex. There are two ways you can go about this, the first way is probing, used the most by pet stores and owners of older snakes. The second is the popping method. This method is used by experienced breeders and owners of young snakes.<br /><br />Probing: To do this you would hold the snakes tail bottom up. You will then lubricate a sexing probe, which can be purchased in most reptile shops or online. You take the rounded tip and insert it into the cloaca towards to snakes tail. You DO NOT need to force it in, this can cause damage. Slowly inserting it into the genitalia. When you feel a slight resistance you stop and and place your finger at the point the probe and body meet. Slowly pull the probe out while holding that spot. This will enable you to count the sub scales on the underside of the snakes belly. Place the probe right next to the body towards the tail and count the amount of scales form cloaca entrance to the tip of the probe, males can range from eight to ten sub scales. There are known cases where the male only measured five to six. Females typically measure from two to four sub scales. Due to the variance this method of sexing is not always accurate.<br /><br />Popping: This has to be done by someone with experience. When popping you are forcing the hemipenis out of the male and the hemilogs out of the female. This method is best done on newly hatched to young snakes. As they age they can control their body parts better. This is the most accurate method when done correctly. To do this method you should place the snakes head and upper half of the body into a snake bag. You will then grab the tail and flip it upside down, slowly apply pressure from the end of the tail toward the cloaca, please DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH PRESSURE. This action with force the hemipenis and hemilog out to see. A female has small nubs, while a male has a long narrow tube resembling a penis. Again this method is best practiced by someone with experience.<br /><br />I hope you have learned a little something today. There are several great books like Ball Pythons, by the Barker's with photo's and technique. Visit our site and become a member of the ball python forum. You can post question there and get additional answers.<br /><br />Eric Rovegno<br /><a href="http://www.ballpythonplanet.com/">www.ballpythonplanet.com</a>Zen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5621970167516612092.post-68907187487658869332008-01-23T16:42:00.000-07:002008-01-23T16:45:19.752-07:00Where to buy your repitle fromToday, you will learn the reasons you should not buy a reptile from a pet store and some booths at reptile shows.<br /><br />When you are in the market for a reptile your first instinct may be to go to your local pet store. This is not always the best place to go. Why, you ask. The answer is very simple. Most pet stores buy their reptiles from an importer. An importer is someone that removes them from the wild and sells them to the stores at wholesale. The majority of these animals have disease and health problems that may cause death if not dealt with right away. The funny thing is that the pet store will not typically tell you where they bought the reptiles from, and in some cases might not even know themselves where they came from. This fact holds true for some venders at your local reptile shows. I am not trying to tell you that all the venders are selling wild caught animals just that you should ask them for some form of proof they are not wild caught. If the offer for a reptile seems too good to be true then it is probably a wild caught. A breeder would not sell their reptiles for a really low price. This is another good indicator.<br /><br />So, if you are a person who does not care about all that. There are a few things you can look for to determine if the reptile is in good health.<br />1. Is the color bright and vibrant?<br />2. Are the eyes glossy and clear?<br />3. When you hold the reptile is it wheezing?<br />4. Is the animal alert and responsive to you when being held, or is it just sitting or lying there?<br />5. Is the skin tight or is it hanging off?<br /><br />You can also ask the vendor or pet store when it was last fed. You may even request them to feed it for you while you’re there to see if it takes the food. Ask them how long they have had it, how old is it.<br /><br />Ok, so now you bought your reptile and have it at home. If you have other reptiles of the same species DO NOT put them together. You need to quarantine you new pet from all others. Schedule an appointment with your local vet and have him check the stool for parasites. If they find parasites, go online and buy some Parazap. This will remove them and even help your snake with other problems that you may not see. After you have quarantined the reptile for about a month and have not seen or noticed any health problems then you are in the clear.<br /><br />So, good luck with your new pet and make sure to pick up some books and do some online research to find out everything you can about their habitat and their favored food.<br /><br />If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me through my site and I will do my best to answer them.<br /><br />Eric Rovegno<br /><a href="http://www.ballpythonplanet.com/">www.ballpythonplanet.com</a>Zen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5621970167516612092.post-79809666968694862712008-01-02T19:25:00.000-07:002008-01-02T20:04:22.853-07:00Ball Python BreedingToday, I am going to talk to you about Ball Pythons and their Breeding.<br /><br />Ball Pythons reach their sexual maturity at around three years old or about 1000+ grams. The ideal weight for a breeding Ball Python is 1500+ grams. At this weight they are more likely to lay more eggs. In the Herpetology, we call eggs a clutch. Each female is different in that they do not lay the same amount from one to another.<br />A normal clutch of eggs is around 6-7. A female in prime condition can lay around 10-12 eggs.<br /><br />Breeding season in Ball Pythons starts when the temperatures drops and the Moisture level increases. I keep my temps at about 85° during the day and about 75° at night. This time usually occurs around November, and lasts till around January. Eggs are usually hatched out around April to May. Most breeders will artificially incubate the eggs to control temps and moisture better, although some will leave the eggs with the female to hatch them out. The problem with this method is it's hard to control the environment. <br /><br />The overall time it takes from copulation to birth is about 7 months 21 days. This varies though, with when your introducing the female to the male and when you start changing the environment.<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed this post and if you have any further questions, visit our site. You will find some additional facts there as well as snakes, and books for sale.<br /><br />Eric Rovegno<br /><a href="http://www.ballpythonplanet.com">www.ballpythonplanet.com</a>Zen Dairy Goatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10127901746003788279noreply@blogger.com0