1.4K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 46 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (71%).
r/ballpython Traffic & Engagement r/ballpython Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/ballpython Most Active Times When r/ballpython Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/ballpython Flair Performance r/ballpython Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 180 (25.3%) | 27 |
| Question - Health | 99 (13.9%) | 18 |
| Discussion | 88 (12.4%) | 102 |
| Question - Feeding | 75 (10.5%) | 28 |
| Question - Husbandry | 73 (10.3%) | 10 |
| HELP - URGENT | 71 (10.0%) | 16 |
| Enclosure Critique/Advice | 68 (9.6%) | 16 |
| Question - Heating/Temperatures | 38 (5.3%) | 3 |
| Rehoming | 11 (1.5%) | 35 |
| Question - Humidity | 9 (1.3%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/ballpython Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ballpython
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ball | 173 (12.2%) | 36 | 11 |
| python | 160 (11.3%) | 34 | 12 |
| help | 108 (7.6%) | 11 | 8 |
| enclosure | 105 (7.4%) | 16 | 5 |
| snake | 89 (6.3%) | 40 | 9 |
| first | 77 (5.5%) | 45 | 8 |
| advice | 66 (4.7%) | 15 | 6 |
| need | 52 (3.7%) | 18 | 7 |
| feeding | 48 (3.4%) | 15 | 6 |
| baby | 46 (3.3%) | 47 | 6 |
r/ballpython Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ballpython
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/ballpython Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ballpython
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Sad/vent Post - Warning to BP Owners
Yearbook pics for my noodle’s bday
Basically a Cat
Weaponized pooping
Rat exploded, traumatized noodle, can we just feed chicks/mice?
sometimes blessings are given to those who take it for granted
This generation is doomed..
Lil girl pondering life
10th Birthday
first ball python, Drusilla 🖤
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sad/vent Post - Warning to BP Owners | 2.4K | 161 | image | Jul 30 |
| Yearbook pics for my noodle’s bday | 1.4K | 43 | image | Jul 30 |
| Basically a Cat | 1.1K | 12 | image | Jul 29 |
| Weaponized pooping | 1.1K | 41 | image | Jul 11 |
| Rat exploded, traumatized noodle, can we just feed chicks/mice? | 1.0K | 77 | image | Jul 26 |
| sometimes blessings are given to those who take it for granted | 848 | 42 | image | Jul 8 |
| This generation is doomed.. | 841 | 13 | image | Jul 2 |
| Lil girl pondering life | 818 | 28 | image | Jul 6 |
| 10th Birthday | 742 | 26 | image | Jul 14 |
| first ball python, Drusilla 🖤 | 722 | 29 | image | Jul 1 |
r/ballpython Audience Overlap r/ballpython Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/ballpython FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ballpython
What's the best time to post on r/ballpython?
Based on posting volume, r/ballpython is most active on Wednesdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ballpython?
r/ballpython averages 46 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ballpython get?
Posts on r/ballpython average about 38 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ballpython get most?
On r/ballpython, most posts are image posts (71%)