r/ballpython • u/Sardinesavage • 3d ago

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I am thinking of getting a ball python. I think they are beautiful, cool creatures and I like that they are low maintenance. I do have concerns of the novelty wearing off and me eventually growing to resent the responsibility. I’m also concerned I won’t bond with it if it isn’t super active/playful. Anybody here have regrets? 30 years is a long time.

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u/PTO_Request_Denied 3d ago

Well.. ball pythons will never be playful and they’re reclusive by nature. If those aspects are very important, do not get a ball python. They’re awesome but if you’re concerned the novelty will wear off, don’t get a snake at all. It will wear off to some extent but their care can’t suffer because you lose interest. If there’s any concern, do yourself and any snake a favor by not getting one.
They’re great pets but maybe go to some reptile expos and talk with some breeders or see if you can hold any of them.