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Ball Python

Serpentes Python Regius

Description:

Ball pythons , also known as python regius, have long slick bodies with black and green patterns across their body.

Habitat:

Ball pythons are not just known for living in trees. They are also found in grasslands and savannas. They are commonly found in Africa.

Notes:

Ball pythons can grow to an average length of about 2-5 feet and can weigh as mush as 5 pounds. The feed mostly on mice and small rodents, but are also known for eating other reptiles and amphibians.

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Jae
Jae 4 years ago

Hi 20cbarnabae,
Nice snake! Though this isn't a boa constrictor, but a ball python (Python regius)

20cbarnabae
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20cbarnabae

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Spotted on Sep 9, 2019
Submitted on Sep 9, 2019

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