04/03/2020
GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT BALL PYTHONS.
They are found in dry grassland, savanna, and forest edges. Ball pythons may reach a length of 3-6 feet, with females being larger and heavier bodied than males. The head is flat on top, with a square boxy snout. They have heavy jaw muscles that make the sides of its head, behind the round eyes, bulge outwards.
DIETS
These reptiles are carnivorous, and will feed primarily on small mammals and birds. The gender and age of the snake dictates their primary prey source. As females are located mostly on the ground, they feed mostly on rats, shrews, and mice. Males and young snakes are more arboreal in nature, and feed mostly on small birds.
BALL PYTHONS CARE
Always purchase an animal bred by a responsible breeder, and never purchase a wild-caught animal. The habitat should be just large enough for the snake, and needs to be cleaned and disinfected regularly.
As your python grows, their enclosure should be upgraded as well. Your snake should also be provided with a heat source, and the ambient temperature should never drop below 75º F. Humidity should also be observed and regulated based on the direction of your breeder or veterinarian.
REPRODUCTION OF THE BALL PYTHONS
These snakes are oviparous, which means that they lay eggs. After breeding, females lay between four and six leathery eggs. She will lay them underground, wrap herself around them, and incubate them for approximately two months. She uses a shivering motion to produce heat to incubate the eggs, and will protect them from potential predators.
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