Welcome to SBPs Forums, the number one place for serious reptile hobbyists. We pride ourselves in offering the very best informational and educational site on the net. We have taken great pride in providing and on-line environment that allows for all levels of hobbyist to participate and grow without the drama so commonly found on many other sites. Our members have created a world class community of hobbyists that is unparalleled by any forum on the internet today.
Our mission here is two-fold. First is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for beginners to receive reliable, up-to-date information about all aspects of reptile husbandry and for the experienced keepers to openly share their knowledge and experiences. The second is to provide a friendly on-line community for reptile enthusiasts of all ages, nationalities, and experience levels to share their passions with other reptile hobbyists. We feel that we have not only met our missions but surpassed them.
We do appreciate your visit with us! Please take the time to browse through and register with us if you're interested in joining the number one reptile community on the interent.
We hope you enjoy your stay,
SBPs Mod Team
Owner and Co-Founders
SBPs, Flashes77, Spiderballs
Global Moderators
Bigrn69, LaraSierra, embodieddespair
Ye Olde Shoppe of Horrors
MMLewis, xbrycex
Click on any Team Members name to read more about them.
Name: SBPs
Forum Rank: Administrator, Co-Founder
Brief Bio:
I'm the founder of this forum and Snowballs Ball Pythons Co-Op. I have been involved in reptiles of some sort since I was a child. During the early 90's I was part owner of local reptile store. Lots of fun but lots of hard work too. I have chosen a team of Moderators that are enthusiastic and highly motivated to teach and learn. Together we have created a world class reptile educational forum that is loaded with information and has the most comprehensive Ball Python Morph Directory on the net. We hope that you take the time to join our community, have fun and maybe learn something along the way. I want to welcome you to our community and encourage you to share your experience and expertise with us.
Name: Flashes77
Forum Rank: Global Moderator, Co-Founder
Brief Bio:
I have been in the reptile for quite a few years. Both as a consumer and as a pet store manager. I love reptiles of all kinds but found the ball passion when I met the group at SBPs. Now, thanks to the co-op, I am accumulating a collection that will make most hobbyists envious. I also enjoy the forums and all that the members have to offer it.
Name: Spiderballs
Forum Rank: Global Moderator, Co-Founder
Brief Bio:
Hello everyone, I am Mark one of the original co-founders of SBPs. I have know SBP for about 15 years now. I have seen some of his collection come full circle over the years. Mainly his RED HOTS. I was there when he started collecting them 7 or 8 years ago and coined the phrase RED HOTS on his first website. That was long before anyone else had them or started using the slogan with Amazon Tree Boas. When you are a leader in any industy you have to expect that you will Often imitiated but never duplicated. As far as I am concerned you couldn't ask for a more honest and genuine person to work with or to be a friend to. I do this as a part time hobby at best. So welcome to our forums and happy herping.
Name: Bigrn69
Forum Rank: Global Moderator
Brief Bio:
Hello to all. My name is Wayne I am a moderator on the forum and co owner of
Dark Continent Reptiles. We are located in northern NJ and are licensed by the state of NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. At Dark Continent Reptiles we keep and breed ball python morphs, burmese pythons and boas. I have been been keeping and breeding snakes and other reptiles for over 20 years. I have worked in zoos and have many years experience working with veterinarians that specialized in exotic species.
Name: LaraSierra
Forum Rank: Global Moderator
Brief Bio:
Hello, my name is Lara and I am a moderator here on the SBP forum. I am a cable tech for Cox Communications here in Norfolk, VA. In addition to keeping snakes we are involved in VIIPER, a local herp group. We currently have 8 snakes, a dog, 2 kids and a bunch of rats. MY other interests include gaming and photography. I hope you all find the forum here as informative, helpful and welcoming as I do, Enjoy!
Name: embodieddespair
Forum Rank: Global Moderator
Brief Bio:
My name is James. I am 21 years of age. I am a musician of all sorts. I'm a Native of Southern California and currently reside in the San Fernando Valley, also known as Los Angeles' armpit. I've been into Ball Pythons for just about a year now. All I want to do is learn more about them and spread the simple knowledge of this: A) Ball Pythons are amazing and harmless (mostly) creatures.... and B) Proper care for these snakes. My goals are simple: Just to spread the word to the world of the greatness of the Python Regius! Eventually breed them for hobby and educate myself and others as much as possible.
Name: MMLewis
Forum Rank: Ye Olde Shoppe Keeper
Brief Bio:
I am busy cleaning the shop and taking care of taxes at the moment.
Name: xbrycex
Forum Rank: Ye Olde Shoppe Keeper
Brief Bio:
Hello, my name is Bryce. I'm a SBP's Shop keeper. Outside of the forum I'm a Bartender in Vermont! I'm very out going love all kinds of outdoor sports. I've been keeping ball pythons since late 2006. The 2008/2009 breeding season was my first. I'm relatively new to the hobby but very passionate about it. I'm Always learning more through this forum and reading. Currently in my collection I have 7 Ball Pythons! And have future plans on expanding.
-Bryce