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Ball Pythons

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The Ball Python Python regius is the smallest of the African pythons and is a popular pet available in many color mutations. Adults generally do not grow to more than 3.0-4.0 ft in length, although some specimens have reached 5-6 feet, but this is very rare. Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda, in the wild they prefer grasslands, savannahs and sparsely wooded areas. The name ball python refers to the animal's tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of ball pythons. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

Topic	Replies	Last Post
Check out these wicked bands >>> by TWInternational - Jul 25, 2003 04:53 PM	0	No replies
Wahooo!! by brewhead - Jul 25, 2003 04:41 PM	1	Jul 26, 2003 03:54 PM by fredhammes
N.E.R.D. Lemon Pastel baby PIC by TWInternational - Jul 25, 2003 04:40 PM	1	Jul 25, 2003 06:44 PM by Tom Burke
Heres another one I got a question on . . by nathan23 - Jul 25, 2003 04:35 PM	4	Jul 26, 2003 08:03 AM by Josh06
could this possibly be a genetic trait? by nathan23 - Jul 25, 2003 04:32 PM	2	Jul 26, 2003 05:23 PM by mo2003
Anyone going to Chicago in October??? by krystal19_85 - Jul 25, 2003 03:16 PM	7	Jul 26, 2003 07:53 PM by krystal19_85
Do you think this could be genetic, but just undiscovered? by krystal19_85 - Jul 25, 2003 01:45 PM	2	Jul 25, 2003 09:13 PM by krystal19_85
My Baby by trvlbuny - Jul 25, 2003 10:33 AM	6	Jul 26, 2003 05:27 PM by mo2003
Yearling's length by hotridexx - Jul 25, 2003 09:50 AM	3	Jul 25, 2003 03:06 PM by susurby
Here is the text typed word for word from the ban on all exotic animals! by thecaiman - Jul 25, 2003 09:05 AM	2	Jul 28, 2003 08:44 AM by ladystefanie
egg calcium deposits by gardenia - Jul 25, 2003 03:13 AM	8	Jul 26, 2003 03:07 PM by ballboutique
any suggestions on improving my tank ? is everything ok ? by zawakees - Jul 25, 2003 12:01 AM	6	Jul 25, 2003 10:18 AM by trvlbuny
Long cool incubation? by RandyRemington - Jul 24, 2003 09:24 PM	1	Jul 26, 2003 02:42 AM by morphkingreptile
hows she look? by fcwegnm0 - Jul 24, 2003 09:19 PM	0	No replies
First time using...even seeing an adult mouse? by hotridexx - Jul 24, 2003 08:50 PM	4	Jul 25, 2003 07:20 PM by hotridexx
body shot of my rescued ball by mrcanada21 - Jul 24, 2003 08:41 PM	4	Jul 25, 2003 07:24 PM by mrcanada21
Normal or Het. ? by Donte - Jul 24, 2003 07:58 PM	3	Jul 25, 2003 11:49 AM by Donte
Where would you recommend buying a ball? by tomorrow264 - Jul 24, 2003 07:14 PM	1	Jul 24, 2003 07:20 PM by Sariel
Does anybody's ball bask for the whole day? by Knot - Jul 24, 2003 07:07 PM	4	Jul 26, 2003 02:08 PM by Knot
This post contains the proposed Chicago ordinance which bans ownership of many animals>>> by jfmoore - Jul 24, 2003 07:00 PM	1	Jul 24, 2003 09:15 PM by twinsmom
Pastel maybe? PIC by JDP - Jul 24, 2003 06:54 PM	20	Jul 26, 2003 01:19 PM by realvenum
? about het albino and breeding by artz66 - Jul 24, 2003 05:17 PM	1	Jul 24, 2003 05:28 PM by ballboutique
I neep help. I am considering a ball python. by Travis123 - Jul 24, 2003 01:15 PM	7	Jul 24, 2003 06:30 PM by ASK
What is your latest clutch? by realvenum - Jul 24, 2003 12:44 PM	0	No replies
Ball Python in a trance ? by tofusgirl - Jul 24, 2003 12:13 PM	17	Jul 25, 2003 11:21 PM by Mehen
preparing frozen mice ? by zawakees - Jul 24, 2003 11:32 AM	2	Jul 24, 2003 01:40 PM by Netti
Banana Ball by herpconsultants2 - Jul 24, 2003 11:24 AM	34	Jul 26, 2003 08:06 PM by mlpetros
Axanthic baby out of egg. by ballboutique - Jul 24, 2003 10:57 AM	9	Jul 25, 2003 05:49 PM by ballboutique
Finally we got the Chicago ban regs listed on a photo hosting site! Ban on all exotics! by thecaiman - Jul 24, 2003 10:22 AM	4	Jul 25, 2003 12:49 AM by VoiceOfTruth
Proving out PossHet females with a 100% Het male? by chansen - Jul 24, 2003 12:48 AM	8	Jul 26, 2003 05:04 PM by EmberBall
heres some of my double het for normals . . have a look by nathan23 - Jul 24, 2003 12:46 AM	0	No replies
How long after breeding can eggs be expected? by realvenum - Jul 23, 2003 11:03 PM	16	Jul 26, 2003 09:48 PM by Josh06
a pic of lucky...... by mrcanada21 - Jul 23, 2003 09:35 PM	1	Jul 24, 2003 04:48 PM by bloodycats
Axanthic on classifieds by Serpents den...Doesn't look Axanthic by pythonjunkie - Jul 23, 2003 08:10 PM	11	Jul 25, 2003 10:40 AM by balldude
Just a question about naming double het morphs by EmberBall - Jul 23, 2003 07:27 PM	1	Jul 23, 2003 07:43 PM by JakeM
Ghost BP? or just not shiney? by Sariel - Jul 23, 2003 07:08 PM	0	No replies
triplets! by bobclark - Jul 23, 2003 05:35 PM	18	Jul 24, 2003 11:39 AM by RandyRemington
Ain't life great! by ballboutique - Jul 23, 2003 04:51 PM	5	Jul 23, 2003 11:42 PM by RandyRemington
by thecaiman - Jul 23, 2003 04:37 PM	0	No replies
Does anyone know of any websites that sell reptile themed men's jewelry such as chains and watches and watchbands? np by SnakeFreak - Jul 23, 2003 03:38 PM	5	Jul 23, 2003 06:16 PM by Sariel
BP Sexing by AggieCS_31 - Jul 23, 2003 02:58 PM	2	Jul 23, 2003 03:43 PM by Sariel
Observation by ballboutique - Jul 23, 2003 01:36 PM	0	No replies
New pic of the "kids" by sparke303 - Jul 23, 2003 01:24 PM	0	No replies
I have a silly question??? by newsnakemom - Jul 23, 2003 01:18 PM	4	Jul 23, 2003 08:41 PM by zawakees
Female Sexual Maturity?? by Hoopy - Jul 23, 2003 12:45 PM	2	Jul 23, 2003 08:14 PM by realvenum
HELP!!! Albino delema... by krystal19_85 - Jul 23, 2003 12:14 PM	16	Jul 25, 2003 05:14 PM by IGR
yay i'm getting my ball the day after tomorrow by hells_kitty - Jul 23, 2003 11:29 AM	4	Jul 24, 2003 08:14 AM by ecb
hatchling question by boastud - Jul 23, 2003 11:25 AM	1	Jul 23, 2003 12:26 PM by Robert
BP doesn't like rats. by ngiovas - Jul 23, 2003 08:09 AM	5	Jul 23, 2003 12:33 PM by Sonya
Shouldn't be Worried? by montythepython - Jul 23, 2003 03:24 AM	5	Jul 24, 2003 03:13 AM by montythepython
Experienced breeders- a few questions by armiyana - Jul 23, 2003 12:57 AM	5	Jul 23, 2003 04:46 PM by Sariel
Virosan (Nolvasan) vs. Bleach Solution by LeosAnonymous - Jul 22, 2003 11:35 PM	0	No replies
Fantasy Art... by joeball - Jul 22, 2003 09:52 PM	2	Jul 23, 2003 06:58 AM by joeball
here is the almost exact size of my female (not my pic tho) by snakito - Jul 22, 2003 09:46 PM	0	No replies
2 HOT!!!!!!!!!! by ASK - Jul 22, 2003 09:11 PM	1	Jul 23, 2003 12:43 AM by babysdaddy85
Pastel Orange Ghost and Red Axanthic Photos by Corey Woods - Jul 22, 2003 08:12 PM	2	Jul 23, 2003 07:55 AM by ballboutique
Dramatic Color Change by BobGarby - Jul 22, 2003 07:58 PM	4	Jul 23, 2003 03:25 PM by barrel_racer
Just testing my new signature, check it out! by krystal19_85 - Jul 22, 2003 07:49 PM	0	No replies
which line of axanthic retains there baby color better?? joliff or sutherland by Aloreptiles - Jul 22, 2003 06:12 PM	12	Jul 23, 2003 10:43 AM by bradford cole
so sorry!!! here's the link please look>> by Turtley - Jul 22, 2003 06:03 PM	0	No replies
me again!!! by Turtley - Jul 22, 2003 05:58 PM	0	No replies
help by Turtley - Jul 22, 2003 05:47 PM	0	No replies
ball python info by jaymankent - Jul 22, 2003 05:14 PM	2	Jul 23, 2003 02:04 PM by piebaldpython
ball python genetics question... by carl3 - Jul 22, 2003 03:57 PM	2	Jul 22, 2003 05:00 PM by NicoleRM
Incubation day # 54 Their Here! by boastud - Jul 22, 2003 03:53 PM	1	Jul 22, 2003 04:26 PM by ballboutique
A couple questions on new enclosure... by AggieCS_31 - Jul 22, 2003 03:05 PM	5	Jul 24, 2003 07:43 PM by ASK
Dilema; maybe got a bad deal by Hoopy - Jul 22, 2003 02:41 PM	8	Jul 23, 2003 06:05 PM by jyohe
Daytona Show by Hoopy - Jul 22, 2003 02:31 PM	0	No replies
Cool Picture by Dan Wagoner - Jul 22, 2003 02:27 PM	3	Jul 24, 2003 07:49 PM by ASK
MORE INFO CONCERNING THE BAN ON REPTILES IN THE POST BELOW, PLEASE READ!!! by thecaiman - Jul 22, 2003 12:21 PM	0	No replies
some more newbie questions...[different source] by HerpHolder - Jul 22, 2003 11:18 AM	1	Jul 22, 2003 11:31 AM by VoodooDragon
Newbie questions by Tigergenesis - Jul 22, 2003 10:07 AM	5	Jul 22, 2003 09:49 PM by serpentcity
Are Ball pythons cannibals? by weevax65 - Jul 22, 2003 08:39 AM	4	Jul 23, 2003 04:36 PM by Sariel
i need a viv,ideas? by cactuskent - Jul 22, 2003 07:36 AM	2	Jul 22, 2003 07:14 PM by krystal19_85
ball python store by burmking - Jul 22, 2003 03:25 AM	4	Jul 22, 2003 09:57 AM by chondro788

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