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The ball python python regius, also called the royal python, is a python species native to west and central africa, where it lives in grasslands and shrublands. This is the second edition of think python, which uses python 3. By kevin mccurley, author of the complete ball python and ball. This seemed to be the best choice for those looking for simple information on the owning of ball pythons. The book teaches complete beginners how to program in the python programming language. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations. A comprehensive guide with chapters discussing the ball python in nature, captivity, diet, selection, understanding the ball python, health concerns, breeding and egg incubation, baby snake care, color morphs, and more. The main thing it lacks is the photographs of all of the morphs which are produced annuallyit covers all of the husbandry issues like the big book so if that is all you need save some money and buy this book. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. It starts with basic concepts of programming, and is carefully designed to define all terms when they are first used and to develop each new concept in a logical progression. Ball python care information ball pythons are one of the most popular snakes being kept and bred in captivity. The ball python mutation world is ever changing, but this is one of the definitive books on the subject.
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To breed ball pythons, you need to get the necessary equipment. I have read both of them as well, and i also highly recommend the vpi book. Good ball python books it is called the complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations. I recommended for anybody considering buying a ball python for the first time. Though the complete ball python is also an excellent book. By kevin mccurley author of the complete ball python and ball pythons in captivity.
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