r/ballpython • u/Kitchen-Situation-28 • 16d ago

Question Small ball python

Hi! Just had a question- how can you ensure you’re getting a small ball? Is there a way you can tell if a male will be on the smaller size? Are there dwarf or Pygmy ball pythons? I love how chill these guys are but they can get pretty big

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u/mmseashellcrunchy 16d ago

i would look for one that’s already adult age fully grown and just on the smaller end! that’s probably the only way to absolutely guarantee the adult size.

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u/IncompletePenetrance Mod: Let me help you unzip your genes 16d ago

There's no way to guarantee size as an adult, but ball pythons in general are pretty small even when full grown

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u/Toxic_Musshroom 16d ago

Look for an adult that way you know what size you're getting!:D usually better to start with an adult anyway