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Ball Pythons in Captivity
BALL PYTHONS in CAPTIVITY by Kevin McCurley
The ball python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity today, and its an exhilarating time to be involved in keeping these snakes. Stunning new color and pattern morphs are introduced every year, along with more husbandry resources than a keeper can shake a snake at.
Kevin McCurley, owner of New England Reptile Distributors (NERD) and a devoted python breeder, presents two decades of his expertise in keeping and breeding these wonderful pet snakes. On the cutting edge of new ball python mutations, McCurleys Killer Bees, Honey Bees, Bumble Bees, Spiders, and others exhibit a myriad of color and pattern that captivate beginning hobbyists and advanced professional snake breeders alike.
Ball Pythons in Captivity presents McCurleys experience on every aspect of these beautiful snakes, thoroughly detailing their caging, feeding, health issues, breeding, egg incubation, and much more. This book takes the reader on a journey through the lives and behavior of ball pythons and presents in striking color some of the most incredible, eye-popping genetic morphs that have been developed by python breeders across the planet.
The ball python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity today, and its an exhilarating time to be involved in keeping these snakes. Stunning new color and pattern morphs are introduced every year, along with more husbandry resources than a keeper can shake a snake at.
Kevin McCurley, owner of New England Reptile Distributors (NERD) and a devoted python breeder, presents two decades of his expertise in keeping and breeding these wonderful pet snakes. On the cutting edge of new ball python mutations, McCurleys Killer Bees, Honey Bees, Bumble Bees, Spiders, and others exhibit a myriad of color and pattern that captivate beginning hobbyists and advanced professional snake breeders alike.
Ball Pythons in Captivity presents McCurleys experience on every aspect of these beautiful snakes, thoroughly detailing their caging, feeding, health issues, breeding, egg incubation, and much more. This book takes the reader on a journey through the lives and behavior of ball pythons and presents in striking color some of the most incredible, eye-popping genetic morphs that have been developed by python breeders across the planet.
101 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2006
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April 23, 2024
Informative, easy-to-read, comprehensive guide to ball pythons. Each author of such books provide a unique perspective. I prefer to read books authored by a longtime keeper/breeder of the reptile of topic because they will have the most hands-on experience and intimate knowledge of these animals. Often with advice you can gain nowhere else. Kevin McCurley of NERD, while sometimes acting in ways I don't personally agree with, IS absolutely an expert on ball pythons (and other snakes) and I respect his knowledge and experience with these animals. Easy 5/5 stars for a top tier book on balls that I would recommend to every snake keeper.
January 14, 2022
Highly inclusive information
This book amazed me with the amount of details that it contained as well as the overall variety of different aspects of snake keeping that were discussed. The book even goes into depth with medical advice which is something that I did not expect. If you are looking for an excellent guide book on Ball Python husbandry you will be hard pressed to find a better overview than this one.
This book amazed me with the amount of details that it contained as well as the overall variety of different aspects of snake keeping that were discussed. The book even goes into depth with medical advice which is something that I did not expect. If you are looking for an excellent guide book on Ball Python husbandry you will be hard pressed to find a better overview than this one.
January 20, 2019
A very informative quick read.
August 13, 2012
Unlike the previous reviewer, who evaluated the book on punctuation and writing style, I will say this about the author; Kevin McCurley is one of the leading breeders in the world on ball pythons. If you want to know something about ball pythons and how to raise one for your very own, this would be a good book to own.
The hardcover version of this book is far superior and contains much more information about breeding and the hobby than the paperback version. The paperback version deals with how to keep ball pythons for yourself, and leaves out a lot of the advanced breeding and genetic information.
The hardcover version of this book is far superior and contains much more information about breeding and the hobby than the paperback version. The paperback version deals with how to keep ball pythons for yourself, and leaves out a lot of the advanced breeding and genetic information.
November 7, 2014
Great and very informative
very informative and full of great tips. I know basic snake care but I love having this on hand for a reference.
very informative and full of great tips. I know basic snake care but I love having this on hand for a reference.
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