Morph Snapshot: Pastel Mojave Piebald & Mojave Piebald
These two gems just crawled had their first sheds today and I had to share. These two came from 2014 Clutch # 26. You can follow all the hatching right here on the 2014 Incubator page.
Top 10 Ball Python Rookie mistakes & how to avoid them
We’ve all made some of these mistakes. Here’s how to avoid pitfalls and find your way to success in your Ball Python project.
Ultramel x Crider/Russo results!
There has been a lot of discussion / disagreement regarding the compatibility of these two similar-looking morphs. We just added a big piece to this puzzle!
Are Piebald Patterns Truly Random?
A common question is whether the amount of white on Piebalds determined by the parents. Can you buy a low white Pied and expect it to produce high-white examples?
Click to explore this topic with me!
Mid Season Update – a mixed bag
Well just put the ultrasound away after running through a couple hundred females. Now I can definitely say that this will be my first “off season”. Quite a few females have just taken the year off, or absorbed their follicles after some early progression, like the stunning Super Vanilla female pictured. As of right now, I’m…
All New Specials Posted!
Just put up brand new pricing packages. These only last until May 20, so take advantage quickly! – Click here for full availability.
JKR Pro Tips: Ultrasounding Ball Pythons (updated with part 2!)
I now have part 1 & 2 in my Pro Tips series on Ultrasounding Ball Pythons. This was my first Ultrasounding session of 2013. Part 3 will get even busier with tons of females starting to develop. We’re going to follow the females as they grow and ultimately give you plenty of examples so you’ll…
Do Auctions Damage the Reptile Industry?
Justin Kobylka – 2/25/14 Note: This article deals with the inner workings of the reptile industry and more specifically the Ball Python market. I’m not writing this as a judgement to those named or unnamed. It is my intention to explore this topic and its pros and cons. At the end of this article please…
Buyer’s Guide: Dreamsicle project
One of the most highly valued projects here at JKR is the Dreamsicle (Lavender Albino Piebald). This combo is one of the most valued and sought after Ball Python combos in existence. Because of this, I get a lot of inquiries about the project, and a lot of questions about buying scenarios. Unless they have…
The Psychology of Problem Feeders – Get your Ball Python eating again
By: Justin Kobylka – Feb 12, 2014 Volumes could be written about Ball Python feeding habits and their finicky ways… for a new keeper, the long feeding breaks they sometimes take can be quite unsettling. It is really hard for people who eat 3 meals a day to relate to an animal who may go…
The Ball Street Journal 