"Princess"

is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Royal pythons are among the most docile and gentle snakes and are native to West Africa. Notice her "heat sensing" pits which act like infrared sensors to detect heat in prey animals. Royal pythons are also called "ball" pythons because when frightened they curl up in a ball protecting their heads. "Princess" hatched in my home in August of 1997. Check the "Princess" tag for more pictures. Photo by Frank

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