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The Guide to Owning a Ball Python

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I read both books. Whenever I encounter problems , I refer to the ball python manual. Many pictures posted are Boa constrictors. All the informations in this book can be found in web sites.

I have owned snakes but just bought my first ball python. I picked up this book at the pet store and read it cover to cover--a couple of times over. While it offers some good information to start, it leaves out so much. It leaves out common sense info that the new ball python owner will search high and low for. Such as: what do those rotten little mites REALLY look like, what are some real ways to REALLY get rid of them, what humidity level to really strive for--in actual numbers, when the first shed will occur, the fact that they are supposed to have "wrinkled corneas" (he didn't fail to shed his eyeball), how to gauge when your baby ball is ready to move from fuzzies to hoppers to adults, etc. After doing a lot of day-to-day research to supplement this average book, we found a FABULOUS vet who has personally owned and cared for hundreds upon hundreds of ball pythons. (If you live in/near Murrieta, CA, email me for her contact info.) I am really looking for a new book that will give me more confidence and comfort that I am caring for my sweet snake much more properly. And thank goodness for my vet!!

This book is fascinating to look at, because of the phenomenal images contained therein, however there is a better book for information. It is called "The Ball Python Manual", and although the photography is less impressive, the facts contained are more numerous and detailed. I own both books, and recommend them to any serious hobbyist or breeder. Both can be found easily on Amazon.com.

I first bought this book when I was doing research, into the basics of Ball Python keeping. I've since expanded my collection on the subject to include works from Phillip V, the Barkers, the Southerlands, VPI and more.

Although other books may cover more in-depth information on breeding & illness/treatments, this book does offer a good outline for basic care of Python Regius. As such, I do recommend it as a good book for a pet owner, but would also recommend additional books on the subject, this is not a stand alone work in my opinion.

This is a good book to own but should not be the first in your collection. It has excellent photos and can be very good for a reference but I find some of the information in it is inaccurate compared to other sources of information, which is why I don't think it should be your first Ball Python book.

Ball Pythons By John Coburn is an excellent source of information for anyone thinking of buying a ball python. Read this book, study it and learn!! Covers all the facts of ball python ownership. Great pictures! I highly recommend it!

The Guide to Owning a Ball Python and The Ball Python Manual form the cornerstones for the Ball Python Owner's Library. Both are available here at a great price. The hi-res pictures and information found in this book, combined with the information in the Ball Python Manual are informative and everything you need to know about your Ball or Regal or Royal Python.

this book has great pictures that will fasinate you and it tells everything you need too know about the ball python