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Another class pet, though it isn't mine, and I didn't chase it through the halls--it belongs to a science teacher.
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The Ball python (Python regius), also known as the Royal python, is a ground dwelling, nonvenomous snake native to the savannahs and rain forests of western and central Africa, ball pythons can be found from Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia on the west coast, east to southwestern Sudan and northwestern Uganda.
Tens of thousands of ball pythons are annually imported into the U.S., mostly originating from Togo, Benin, and Ghana. The name ball derives from the animal's tendency, when stressed or frightened, to curl into a tight "ball" with its head hidden inside, often for long periods of time. The name royal (from the regius in the Latin name) comes, in part, from Cleopatra, who supposedly wore the snake around her wrist.
The ball python is typically light brown-green or black in color, with a tan-yellow underbelly. However, ball pythons come in many morphs, which are genetic mutations that alter the colors and patterns of the scales. Adults range in length from 1 to over 2 meters, with the average female reaching 1 to 1.5 m and the average male, 60 to 90 cm. A mature female will commonly grow distinctly larger than the male.
BTW: In Greek mythology Python was the earth-dragon of Delphi, always represented in the vase-paintings and by sculptors as a serpent. Pytho was the chthonic enemy of Apollo, who slew her and remade her former home his own oracle, the most famous in Classical Greece.
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Taken in a terrarium in Upper Austria in July 2007
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kiara is becoming a great model if i take her out places. she hasnt tried to bite or strike at me recently so hoping this is progress with her.
This is not the best picture I ever published, but this is the very special one. My 10 years old female ball python (Python regius) laid minimum 5, maybe 6 eggs today. The 'problem' is that she never met a male ball python in her life... However, females of some reptiles, including ball pythons, can produce offspring without any help from males. We called this parthenogenesis and even if is rather rare phenomenon in ball python's world - it's happen sometimes... So there is a chance that the eggs are alive!
I wasn't prepared for this, so incubation of the eggs will be a challenge, but I'll do my best :-). At the moment she is quite protective mother and I'll leave the eggs with her for day or two, until some incubation device will be ready...
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
was enjoying a soak and seemed to want a picture. I've cared for him for 29 years and he very likely could be at least 35 years old. He's a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Photo by Frank. .
became confused today when her enclosure was being cleaned and briefly thought Liam's hand was lunch. She is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Royal pythons are native to west Africa and are among the most docile snakes, but, like all of us, may react to sudden movements and surprises. Photo by Frank.
watching "E-B" while her enclosure was being cleaned. "E-B" is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Photo by Frank. .
saying hello to "Monty." "Monty" is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Royal pythons are native to west Africa and "Monty" is most likely between 35 - 40 years old. Photo by Frank.
At the risk of scaring my friend, Cindy, here's another shot from the education wing at the zoo. And a fun fact: the oldest recorded ball python lived to a ripe, old age of forty-eight, in human care.
newest addition to the snake family. this is little dude or also known as LD. he is a bannana ball python morph. hes just a baby only at 6 months old. he was very tiny so im guessing he may have been the runt.
because "Monty" is between 35 and 40 years old and he deserves lots of pictures. He's a Royal (ball python (Python regius). Royal pythons are native to west Africa and are among the most docile of snakes. Pythons have been on the earth for some 50 60 million years. Photo by Frank. .
Another shot of the beautiful young Royal python, who was one of my favourites on the day. Taken on a photography day with CaptiveLight in Bournemouth.
getting ready for a drink. She's a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Royal pythons are native to west Africa. Photo by Frank. .
This ball python was bred for the coloration. The iridescent white scales on the head is not an editing trick. This is the real color.