Welborn Exotics

01/09/2026

Happy 2026 from Welborn Exotics!

10/22/2025

New clutch incoming in a few more weeks. Pairing was OD Enchi Fire Mojave BP YB Clown x Bamboo Het Clown.

06/29/2025

New babies are here! There are some stunners in this clutch. We paired our TH Ultramel Hypo Pied girl to a Piebald Het Ultramel Het Hypo. I’d say we got a great group of babies. 🥰❤️

06/11/2025

Celebrating my 4th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

06/07/2025

Our next clutch is pipping! Pairing was OD YB Special x OD Enchi Fire Mojave Black Pastel YB Clown. ❤️🐍

06/02/2025

🐍 Ball Python Myth Busters — Welborn Exotics Edition 🐍

Ball pythons are endlessly fascinating, but they’re also victims of many misconceptions. Let’s separate fact from fiction! Check out these common myths—then share your own questions or experiences in the comments.

1️⃣ Myth: Ball pythons are “dangerous” or “aggressive.”
❌ Reality: These snakes are known for being incredibly gentle and calm. When frightened, they usually curl into a tight ball rather than strike. With consistent, gentle handling, most ball pythons become very tame and interactive.

2️⃣ Myth: They require too much work to maintain temperatures.
❌ Reality: Ball pythons do need a warm side and a cool side in their cage, but this is certainly not difficult to accomplish. Our preference is heat tape that is controlled by a thermostat, but their are other alternatives. Feel free to reach out for more information

3️⃣ Myth: They “need” to drink or swim daily.
❌ Reality: Ball pythons obtain most of their moisture from prey. They may soak in water occasionally during shedding or if they need to cool off, but they don’t need a large pool. A clean water bowl big enough for occasional soaking is sufficient.

4️⃣ Myth: They only eat live prey.
❌ Reality: Frozen-thawed rodents are a safer, more humane option and perfectly acceptable to most ball pythons—especially if you use proper thawing and warming techniques that mimic a live prey temperature. Live feeding isn’t necessary and can risk injury to your snake.

5️⃣ Myth: They’re “boring” or “unsocial.”
❌ Reality: Give them time and gentle, regular handling, and ball pythons can show curiosity and recognition. Many will tongue-flick to “smell” you, relax on your arm, or just enjoy exploring their keeper’s lap. They’re far from dull when you understand their behaviors.

💬 Join the Conversation:
Have you heard any other common ball python myths? Drop them below, and we’ll set the record straight!

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06/01/2025

Say hello to one of the stars of our breeding program: Babylon 🐍✨. Babylon is an OD Enchi Fire Mojave Black Pastel Clown produced by Ozzy Boids—and he’s quickly become one of our top breeders here at Welborn Exotics!

If you’ve been following us for a while, you may have already admired one of this handsome boy’s clutches. His gorgeous pattern and gentle temperament have produced some truly jaw-dropping hatchlings. And if you haven’t had a chance to see his babies in action… stay tuned, because his second clutch is due in less than a week! This pairing was to an OD YB Special and we cannot wait to see these babies. 🤩🎉

Want to learn more about Babylon’s genetics or be first in line to snag one of his upcoming hatchlings? Drop us a comment below or send us a DM. And don’t forget to hit that Follow button for exclusive behind-the-scenes updates, clutch reveals, and care tips from our breeding team.

🔹 Babylon’s Morph Breakdown:
• Orange Dream (OD)
• Enchi
• Fire
• Mojave
• Black Pastel
• Clown

🔹 Breeder Lineage: Ozzy Boids

🔹 Coming Soon: New hatchlings from Babylon’s second clutch (due in < 1 week!)

👇 Tell us in the comments: Which morph combo from Babylon’s clutch are you most excited to see?

05/31/2025

05/30/2025

Welcome to the world of Welborn Exotics......where elite genetics and exotic beauty meet. Follow us to see stunning ball pythons, behind-the-scenes content, and available hatchlings.

05/21/2025

Another Clutch on the Way!
We’re counting down the days until our next clutch hatches—and this one has some great potential!

Pairing:
Piebald x Triple Het (Ultramel, Hypo, Pied)

We’re hoping for some adorable pieds and powerful hets that will make a big impact in future breeding projects. With genetics like these, every egg is packed with possibility!

Keep your eyes on this space—pipping day is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to show you what hatches!

05/20/2025

The Countdown is On!
We’re just a couple of weeks away from welcoming a brand new ball python clutch—and we’re soooo excited over the potential!

This exciting pairing:
Orange Dream Yellow Belly Special x Enchi Orange Dream Fire, Mojave Black Pastel Yellow Belly Clown
has us dreaming of some seriously wild combos and vibrant babies. With these powerhouse genetics, this clutch is sure to deliver some stunners!

Stay tuned for pippin’ day—we can’t wait to share these little beauties with you!

05/19/2025

Available Now: Stunning Mandarin Hypo Girl!
This gorgeous Mandarin Hypo female is the full package—vibrant color, clean pattern, and incredible potential. She’s feeding like a champ on live rat pups and is more than ready to join her new forever home!

Whether you’re building your dream project or looking for a standout addition to your collection, this girl is a showstopper.

Snag her now on our Morph Market store before she’s gone!

Our Morph Market Store link:
https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/welbornexotics/