Near Threatened
Ball Python
Python regius
A small sturdy python from West and Central Africa, famous for curling into a tight ball when threatened.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10–15 years in the wild; 20–30 years in captivity
Size
Length 90–150 cm; weight 1–2.5 kg
Scientific Name
Python regius
About Ball Python
A small sturdy python from West and Central Africa, famous for curling into a tight ball when threatened.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with grassland habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild; 20–30 years in captivity, a size of Length 90–150 cm; weight 1–2.5 kg, a conservation status of Near Threatened.
Fun Fact
Ball pythons are among the most popular pet snakes because of their calm nature and manageable size.
Where Ball Python Lives
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Ghana woodland savanna
, Ghana
Benin grasslands
, Benin