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welcome to r/ballpython, click here for our information resources and the sub rules!

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welcome to r/ballpython, a community for ball python enthusiasts of all experience levels, from the prospective first-time owner to the veteran keeper. this is a predominantly discussion-based subreddit with a focus on raising husbandry standards. photos and videos are also encouraged, so show off your ball pythons!

PART ONE: INFORMATION RESOURCES

we have collected a variety of information that we hope will be helpful for beginners and experienced keepers alike. if you are having a husbandry problem or have a general question about ball python care, you will probably find your answer in one of these links! if your question is NOT answered here, please read our posting guidelines in part two of this post and utilize our advice questionnaires so we can help you more easily. you can ask questions in a comment on this post, but you will receive more responses if you make your own post.

this post will be updated regularly as we expand and update our information. if you have suggestions for articles or outside resources, please post them in a comment or [send a message to the r/ballpython mod team](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Fballpython)!

articles by u/_ataraxia:

article by u/Angsty_Potatos

article by u/THEJonCabbage

other resources:

be sure to check out our wiki to browse some frequently asked questions.

want to chat? click here to join us on discord!

 

PART TWO: R/BALLPYTHON RULES

posting and commenting

  • have a question? your answer might be in the first part of this post! please be sure to read through our care sheets, product recommendations, tutorials, advice articles, and wiki.
  • when seeking advice, be thorough. if the information sticky didn't have what you're looking for, let's brainstorm! ball python care can be a complex puzzle, and it might not be obvious which pieces of the puzzle are causing problems with other pieces. the more details you provide, the easier it will be for other people to offer the most relevant advice. click here to view our questionnaires for enclosure critiques, health advice, and feeding advice. please copy/paste the relevant questionnaire(s) into your post text and fill out the answers with as much detail as possible.
  • when giving advice, be thorough. people will learn more and be more receptive to your advice if you explain your reasoning. for example, "go to the vet" is not as helpful as "you should call a vet because your snake appears to have problemX and it requires treatmentY", "that substrate is bad" is not as helpful as "that substrate is not a good choice for ball pythons because of reasonA and reasonB, so here is what i would recommend instead", etc. one of the things we pride ourselves in is being an educational forum for ball python owners, we want people to really understand the hows and whys behind the various aspects of ball python care. if someone has some substantial gaps in their knowledge, do not shame them for it, help them learn and fill those gaps.
  • when requesting a morph ID, please make sure your photos are clear, well-lit (natural sunlight is best), and show the head, side, back, and belly of the ball python. this will help others to better see the identifying markers of the morph. if you know any of the morphs in your ball python's lineage (siblings, parents, etc), listing them is also helpful.
  • links are permitted if they are directly related to a discussion. for example, posting a link as part of an advice request ("is this product worth buying?", "is the info in this care sheet good?", "is this a reputable breeder?", etc) is acceptable. a link to your own website with no discussion prompts will be considered spam. if you want feedback on a sale/adoption/rehoming ad you found on a website like craigslist, kijiji, facebook, etc, showing a potentially neglected or abused ball python, please post a screen shot with names/contact info blocked out, instead of a direct link to the ad.
  • posts containing photos/videos showing a snake eating, or potentially upsetting imagery such as dismembered prey, open wounds on a snake, or a dead snake, must be marked NSFW. posts containing photos/videos of live feeding must be marked NSFW and must contain a live feeding warning in the post title.
  • keep posts related to ball pythons and ball python owners. some seemingly off-topic discussions are fine if they are geared toward getting to know your fellow ball python owners; for example, "what other pets do you have besides ball pythons?"
  • most importantly: don't be a jerk! while we don't expect everything to be sugarcoated, we will not tolerate bigotry, threats, personal attacks, and general harassment. the moderators will use their own discretion to issue warnings, delete posts/comments, or ban users as deemed necessary.

reporting posts/comments

  • what to report: posts or comments that do not follow our posting guidelines or break any reddit-wide rules.
  • what NOT to report: bad advice. instead of reporting it, downvote it and debate it publicly, so others can participate and learn from the discussion.

upvoting/downvoting

  • upvote posts and comments that contribute something to the community! upvotes help with visibility, so it's especially helpful to upvote questions and good advice.
  • downvote posts and comments that do not follow our guidelines. if you see advice or husbandry practices you believe to be harmful, downvote AND discuss it - people don't learn anything from unexplained downvotes!

if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please comment on this post OR [send a message to the r/ballpython mod team](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Fballpython).

thank you all for making this community awesome.

Posted Feb 18, 2019, 4:48 PM UTC · edited

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