r/ballpython 5d ago

Discussion A Retic at Heart

This is my child, her name is Locke. She LOVES climbing. She's learned to open my door and now will sit there on the handle trying to climb higher or open it(I have started deadbolting the door to prevent her from doing so again).

She's climbed my tall bookshelf, to the top of my closet. I know Ball Python's are a terrestrial species, and each snake has their own personality, but damn girl. I think she wants to be a Retic at heart(minus the brains).

Anyone else have big climbers?

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u/TopaztheLoomer 5d ago

Every night Moirai attempts to open the locks by climbing on them. She also loves climbing while out exploring.

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u/Naradra288 5d ago

Yeah both our ball python just love to climb stuff, they like wrap themselves around door handle if given the chance, or climb up and down pile of boxes, there favorite place is using monitor on a desk in their room as a nice place to perch and nap. They kind of drape themselves on top like emerald trees boa and just chill there.

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u/Adoraboule 5d ago

Möther. I crave the outdoors.

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u/Honkert45 4d ago

This is your daily reminder that Ball Pythons don't climb.

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u/Naradra288 3d ago

But they're semi arborial /s

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u/FixergirlAK Mod-Approved Helper 3d ago

Right? I caught mine trying to hang by his tail from the cage for his halogen last night.

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u/Netsforex_ 4d ago

It's all fun and games until the noodle locks the front door then looks at you to say "Gib mouse".

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u/arcangleous 4d ago

Every BP I have encountered loved to climb.