r/ballpython is a subreddit with 181k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses enclosure, ball python, feeding, humidity, and looking for, and they frequently recommend/review live plants, tanks, and substrate.
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Popular Themes in r/ballpython
#1
Advice Requests
: "My parents are getting divorced, what should I do with my snake?"
7 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I'm fed up with the stigma surrounding reptile keeping in my country."
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Help!"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/ballpython
#1
Enclosure
: "I’m emotionally dependent on my BP."
53 posts
#2
Ball Python
: "can Ball Pythons attached to their owner?"
48 posts
#3
Feeding
: "Things I said to Lyra during Feeding time today"
38 posts
#4
Humidity
: "I can’t keep my Humidity up!!"
35 posts
#5
Looking For
32 posts
#6
Struggling
30 posts
#7
Snake
: "How do I fix my abandoned Snake"
22 posts
#8
Health
: "Is my snake overweight?"
18 posts
#9
Shedding
: "An almost perfect shed 😎😎😎"
14 posts
#10
Snakes
: "Found ball python ?"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/ballpython
Live Plants
17 reviews
#1
Pothos
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
The Bio Dude
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Snake Plant
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Tanks
14 reviews
#1
Dubia
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Zen Habitats
2.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Vision Cages
4.0★ from 1 review
Substrate
13 reviews
#1
Reptichip
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
Eco Earth
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Bioactive Substrate
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/ballpython
#1
Discussion
: "Found ball python ?"
19 posts
#2
Question
: "Is this defensive or curious?"
16 posts
#3
Question - Feeding
: "Ball python last meal"
6 posts
#4
Question - Health
: "Is this normal 1am behaviour?"
6 posts
#5
Question - Husbandry
: "My parents are getting divorced, what should I do with my snake?"
3 posts
#6
Rehoming
: "Rehoming Houston Area"
3 posts
#7
HELP - URGENT
: "Help!"
2 posts
#8
Question - Heating/Temperatures
: "Advice for my first summer"
2 posts
#9
Enclosure Critique/Advice
: "Is it worth to upgrade to PVC instead of glass?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/ballpython
Yearly
+25k members(16.1%)
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Last updated: June 1, 2026