r/carpetpythons • u/Nirvanafan94 • 9d ago
Carpet Python vs Ball Python
My family is looking into getting our first snake. We had pretty much settled on the ball python, i have been doing research on enclosure setup, care, etc for the better part of a year (i always do a ton of research before making a commitment like a pet). However, today we went to a reptile store in a nearby city to see what all they had and they showed us a jungle carpet python. My wife, daughter, and I all fell in love with it. I was wondering if anyone who has had both can give me your opinions on each? We like how easy ball pythons are, but like how much more active and curious the carpet python is. Can you guys give me any reasons to NOT get a carpet python as our fist snake?
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u/Leinadius 9d ago
I've got 2 ball pythons and a bredli. My bredli is super active, always has to be moving and has a crazy good feeding response. Down side is he's 7ft, kinda a butt to get out of his enclosure, but super kind once he's out. Meanwhile our ball pythons are mostly just potatoes that wanna chill.