Ball Python
The Ball Python is a docile, relatively small snake that curls into a ball when stressed. They are the most popular pet snake due to their gentle nature and manageable size....
90–120 cm
1–1.5 kg
20–30 years
Low — regular enclosure cleaning, humidity monitoring, shedding assistance if needed
Requires minimum 90 cm vivarium
West and Central Africa
Smooth scales — normal, pastel, albino, piebald, clown (morphs)
Medium
Temperament
Docile, shy, nocturnal, hardy, tolerant
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Requires minimum 90 cm vivarium. They need hiding spots, a water bowl large enough to soak, and climbing branches.
Grooming: Low — regular enclosure cleaning, humidity monitoring, shedding assistance if needed.
Coat: Smooth scales — normal, pastel, albino, piebald, clown (morphs)
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Respiratory infections, mites, scale rot, mouth rot, inclusion body disease (IBD)
Origin
West and Central Africa
Size category
Medium
About the Ball Python
The Ball Python is a docile, relatively small snake that curls into a ball when stressed. They are the most popular pet snake due to their gentle nature and manageable size.
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