From Breeder to Breeders — Free, open source management software for ball python breeders.
Developed by Myrtillus Reptiles with assistance from AI tools.
- 🐍 Animal profiles — genetics, morph and Het tracking
- 📋 Husbandry logs — feeding, weight, shed, cleaning
- ❤️ Health records — vet visits, medications, mite treatments
- 🥚 Clutch management — pairing to hatch, estimated hatch dates
- 🐣 Hatchling records — smart ID generation, sales tracking
- 🌳 Pedigree viewer — 3 generations + CoI calculator
- 📊 Dashboard — feeding alerts, active clutches, quick-log buttons
- 📥 CSV export and import — single table or all at once
No Python needed — the installer includes everything.
- Windows 10 or newer
- Download
Setup_BallPythonDB.exe - Run the installer
- Windows may show a security warning — click "More info" → "Run anyway"
- Choose whether to add desktop and Start Menu shortcuts
- Launch from shortcut or Start Menu
All data is stored locally on your computer:
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\BallPythonDB\ballpython.db
Your data never leaves your computer.
# Requirements: Python 3.8+, no external packages needed
git clone https://github.com/Myrtillus-dev/ball-python-breeder-database
cd ball-python-breeder-database
python main.py- Install NSIS
- Run
build_installer.bat Setup_BallPythonDB.exewill be created
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 — see the LICENSE file for details.
This means:
- ✅ Free to use and modify
- ✅ Free to distribute
- ✅ Improvements must be shared back under the same license
- ❌ Cannot be used in closed-source commercial products
- ❌ Cannot be sold without releasing the full source code
Issues and pull requests are welcome. If you improve the software, please share it back with the breeding community.
Built for the ball python breeding community as a free alternative to paid breeding management software.