Plastic vivariums (with a covered top, bottom and sides) are favored for pythons because of the privacy it affords them and security it provides them with. In captivity, ball pythons are low maintenance and don’t have any special dietary requirements. In the wild, it has been noted that males occasionally venture vertically into trees, while females tend to remain at ground level. Like other snakes, when not hunting for prey, these guys love to spend time in hidey-holes close to the ground. Temperatures between 88-92☏ (daytime) and 82-83☏ (night-time) Popular Alternatives Corn snake, Boa constrictor Ball Python Care Sheetīall pythons are native to West and Central Africa where they typically reside in grasslands and shrublands. Their name comes for a certain behavior they exhibit when startled or stressed, during times of stress, they curl inwards making their body into a ball-shape! Summary Table Common Names Ball or Royal Python Scientific Name Python regius Adult Size Females between three to five feet and Males two to three feet Adult Weight 2-4 pounds Lifespan 20 to 30 years Diet Mice & Rats (Pinky, Small and Medium) Tank Size Plastic, 30-40 gallon vivarium Temperature Humidity between 50- 60% Pet Ball Pythons are easy to feed, have a docile temperament towards humans, and are generally in great health. They are nonvenomous, as they strike before constricting their prey, killing without the need for venom.ĭue to their popularity, this snake can easily be found, however, great care should be taken to ensure you aren’t supporting an illegal pet trade and only purchase captive-bred snakes. Native to the grasslands of West and Central Africa, ball pythons are carnivores of small mammals, and in the wild, their diet includes shrews, rodents, and birds. Care Guide Summary Is A Ball Python A Good Pet?īall pythons are popular pets due to their friendly nature, incredibly long lifespan and variety of appearances and colors.
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