Ball Python
Scientific name
Python regius
Lifespan
15-30 years
Range
Ball pythons are native to grasslands, savannahs, and open forests of sub-Saharan Africa.
Diet
Ball pythons prey on small mammals and birds.
Social Structure
Ball pythons get their name from their inclination to coil themselves into a ball. They are the most popular pet snakes because this behavior makes them easier to handle.
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Threats in the Wild
Wild ball python populations are decreasing. The largest threat to the ball python is most likely the international pet trade. Other notable threats included hunting for meat and leather and habitat modification from agricultural development.
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