What is the best book or combinations of books for a beginner ball python owner to read?

I've done my basic research of pet snakes and have decided on a ball python. I see several books on the subject and I want to know which titles would be the best to prepare for getting my snake.

Any advice would be great as well!

Thanks.

Hands down, the BEST books on ball pythons and the most recently published are:

The Complete Ball Python by Kevin McCurley of NERD

http://www.newenglandreptile.com/available/showproduct.php?product=48&sort=1&cat=33&page=1

Ball Pythons in Captivity, also by Kevin McCurley of NERD

http://www.newenglandreptile.com/available/showproduct.php?product=134&sort=1&cat=33&page=1

Pythons of the World, Vol 2: Ball Pythons, by Dave and Tracy Barker of VPI

http://www.vpi.com

The first two would be best for the casual keeper, the Barker's book is best for those who want to learn more about the natural history of ball pythons and a lot more detail (think of it as a coffee table sized book).

All three are very MUCH worth the investment! I have them all.

A few that I have are, "The Ball Python Manual" and "What's Wrong with My Snake?" both are part of The Herpetocultural Library.

You can also find many care sheets online through google. Here are a few:

http://www.anapsid.org/ball.html

http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/snakes/ball-python.php

http://www.kingsnake.com/ballpythonguide/

Hope these help you some.

I would definetely recommend Quick & Easy Ball Python Care by Colette Sutherland. You can find it on amazon for $5.