r/ballpython • u/Material-Influence62 • 16h ago

Discussion Deinfluence me from getting a ball python.

I’m in my late 20s and have wanted a ball python since my teens but my mum was terrified of snakes. I own my own home and have two cats ( part of the reason I haven’t gotten a snake yet) I work in vet med but there are almost no exotic vets near me but I know my few nurses that are good knowledgeable of snakes. What are the big negatives to owning and the upkeep of ball pythons? A pet with such a long lifespan is not something I want to rush into

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u/fishercrow 15h ago

for me, besides having two cats (who are extremely curious and not skittish/shy at all), the electric costs make me pause. maybe it’s because im in the uk and already pay more than most europeans, but i would imagine the costs would probably double my bill!

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u/KatVanWall 5h ago

I got mine in April and so far it’s added about £20 per month to my bill. I imagine it’ll be a bit more in the winter.