Ball python
Python regius
Near threatenedPhoto: HCA ( talk ) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Reptilecarnivore
The ball python is a shy, non-venomous snake found in West and Central Africa. It gets its name from curling into a tight ball when scared. These snakes live in grassy areas and open woodlands, and they're the smallest pythons in Africa.
- When frightened, it coils itself into a ball to protect its head.
- It's the smallest African python, reaching up to 72 inches long.
- Unlike many snakes, it lacks venom and squeezes prey instead.
GrasslandForestAfrica
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Reptile
- Scientific name
- Python regius
- Habitat
- Grassland, Forest
- Regions in this directory
- Africa
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Near Threatened (NT)
