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
Docile, shy, nocturnal, hardy, tolerant
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)
Known health issues
Respiratory infections, mites, scale rot, mouth rot, inclusion body disease (IBD)
Origin
West and Central Africa
Size category
Medium
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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