Best Beginner Snake

No doubt, Ball Pythons are one of the best beginner snakes, if not the best beginner snake. If you're thinking about purchasing your first snake, take some time to read about the history of the Ball Python.

Why Ball Pythons make good beginner/first snakes:

They make the best beginner snakes because don't grow big, average for adults is up to 3-4 feet, which may sound big but when you handle one yourself, you'll find they are quite manageable.

They make the best beginner snakes because they are small constrictors. They only prey on creatures smaller than them. Mostly mice/rat size.

They make the best beginner snakes because instead of striking at you, they would rather curl up into a ball, hence the name "Ball Python".

They make the best beginner snakes because they are non-venomous snakes!

They make the best beginner snakes because they don't require a lot of space, attention, and are easy to maintain. Daily water changes, spot cleaning their enclosure.

They make the best beginner snakes because they eat once every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on age.

They make the best beginner snakes because they only poop once a month! Compare that to having a dog.

They make the best beginner snakes because they tolerate handling, perfect if you want to introduce kids to snake keeping. A perfect "show and tell" pet.

They make the best beginner snakes because they are available almost anywhere, at a cheap price. ($50-100 for normal Ball pythons).

They make the best beginner snakes because there are tons of morphs to choose from when you ever decide to expand your collection and get more Ball pythons.

They make for perfect beginner snakes because once you're familiar with them and decide you want to breed Ball Pythons, they can potentially pay for themselves, and you could start making decent money if you choose to breed the rarer types of Ball Pythons.


If you have made up your mind or want more information about Ball Pythons, click here to see the Ball Python Care guide, or some Ball Python FAQs.