How I Built My Ball Python Business
Nearly every day I get messages from enthusiasts imploring, “I want to start a Ball Python business. How did you do it?” So here’s my origin story. (Your results may vary).
Breeding
Advanced Breeding Hacks to Save Your Season
Breeding Ball Pythons is inherently unpredictable. When the season isn’t going how you planned, try these hacks to make the best of bad luck – and secure a shot at astounding results.
Buyer’s Guide: Dreamsicle Project
Want to make your own Dreamsicles but don’t know where to start? We’ve outlined all your options so you can buy with confidence.
Ball Pythons’ Next Generation
Place yourself right where the chaos of art meets the discipline of science.
Justin Chats Market & More on “From the Ground Up”
Chatting about the Ball Python market, upcoming projects and the future or our business with Joe and Melissa on the From the Ground Up Podcast.
Fertility in Desert Females – Overview and Case Study
I hope this is both an educational and cautionary case study for those who trying to understand this very unique mutation and the challenges it presents.
The JKR Manifesto – Part 2: Creating Competitive Customers
For anyone who has thought about Ball Pythons as an industry or breeding business, there’s an ah-ha moment. “This is a huge pyramid scheme!” and “My customers will be my competition!” Yikes!
The JKR Manifesto – Part 1: The Market is ALIVE!
This article will be six parts long and each part I’ll release separately, then combine into a whole. This is what I believe about our industry (specifically BPs) and even more importantly, this is how I operate my business. If you agree, join me to create something special for all of us!
Spending $ on Spinning Spiders… Silly?
Stand back people, there’s a new generation of Ball Python enthusiasts and they just don’t understand why people still work with Spiders.
Ball Python Egg Donor… For Science!
A few months ago I was contacted by a molecular biologist at the University of Georgia who requested a couple Ball Python embryos…
Top 10 Rookie Ball Python Mistakes
Avoid these common mistakes and you’ll be well on your way to Ball Python success.
Are Ultramel and Crider/Russo Compatible?
There has been much discussion and debate regarding the compatibility of these two similar-looking morphs. We’ve just unlocked a piece to the puzzle!
Are Piebald Patterns Truly Random?
A common question is whether the amount of white on a Piebald is determined by the parents. Can you buy a low-white Pied and expect it to produce high-white offspring? Let’s explore the topic and examples.
How to Ultrasound Ball Pythons
To see is to believe! Since I can’t bring all of you to the facility for a hands on Ultrasounding demo, this video series is the next best thing. Watch below to learn how and when to ultrasound, what you’re…
Treating Hardbelly in Hatchling Ball Pythons
“Hardbelly” is a health condition that affects approximately 1%-3% of the hatchlings we produce in a given season. This abnormality was also commonly observed in captive-hatched imports back when thousands of normals babies were being regularly brought out of Africa….
When Your Males Won’t Breed
A reluctant male can be extremely frustrating, especially when that male is particularly important to your plans. What should you do?
Are All Leopards 100% Het Piebald?
This question popped up several years back and has been argued passionately ever since. The short answer? No. Here’s why.
8 Tips to Building a Ball Python Collection
The Ball Python industry is growing, and growing fast. If you want to get involved but don’t know where to start – here are the top 8 things to consider when building a collection.
Ball Python Breeding Recipe
My step-by-step guide on how to breed Ball Pythons The purpose of following a detailed breeding plan is to ensure high success, keep your snakes on a similar schedule, and avoid mistakes that can derail your breeding efforts. The method…
10 Tips for Constructing a Ball Python Room
Take these ten points into consideration and be well on your way to the reptile room of your dreams!