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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.
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Frogs For Food?
by langhorneslim - Apr 03, 2007 03:19 PM |
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Apr 04, 2007 12:31 AM by phantompoo |
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POLE ON INQUBATERS
by dsreptiel - Apr 03, 2007 01:27 PM |
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Apr 05, 2007 07:45 AM by morphed |
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New reptiles mag?? Anyone seen their's?
by JP - Apr 03, 2007 12:10 PM |
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Apr 05, 2007 07:40 AM by jshipma |
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Rat Food
by branrats - Apr 03, 2007 10:20 AM |
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Apr 03, 2007 04:10 PM by jyohe |
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Presentation for the kids!
by j3nnay - Apr 03, 2007 08:43 AM |
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Apr 03, 2007 04:52 PM by ScubaSteveO |
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So I Tried To Breed RATS!!!
by insomthegreat - Apr 03, 2007 02:32 AM |
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Apr 03, 2007 09:25 PM by insomthegreat |
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New rare morph?
by AllStarMorphs - Apr 02, 2007 11:59 PM |
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Apr 03, 2007 01:19 PM by AllStarMorphs |
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HovaBator question
by BSleeper - Apr 02, 2007 11:04 PM |
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Apr 03, 2007 09:31 PM by zefdin |
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Derma Ball
by zefdin - Apr 02, 2007 09:58 PM |
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Apr 05, 2007 05:59 PM by darkbloodwyvern |
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Tada, the rack
by Heat - Apr 02, 2007 09:23 PM |
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Apr 03, 2007 10:39 AM by Heat |
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breeding rats in same room as snakes????
by ninjalo - Apr 02, 2007 02:07 PM |
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Apr 03, 2007 06:33 PM by mykee |
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Looking for the person who bought these!
by mandk - Apr 02, 2007 01:06 PM |
0 | No replies |
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eating after shed?
by cfresh79 - Apr 02, 2007 12:53 PM |
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Apr 02, 2007 12:58 PM by PHLdyPayne |
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Spider macro shots...DUW
by bhmorrill - Apr 02, 2007 09:15 AM |
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Apr 03, 2007 09:51 AM by bhmorrill |
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pastelyellowbelly
by RinL - Apr 02, 2007 08:47 AM |
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Sulfur and Pastel Sulfur Comparison Pics
by wetceal - Apr 02, 2007 12:30 AM |
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Apr 03, 2007 10:08 PM by Eric Sandoval |
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Finding rat feeders!
by Angel3wolf - Apr 01, 2007 10:18 PM |
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Six Eggs
by RoyalVariations - Apr 01, 2007 08:27 PM |
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Apr 02, 2007 08:47 AM by RoyalVariations |
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Eggs
by RoyalVariations - Apr 01, 2007 08:21 PM |
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2006 Blushing Mojave
by fgs - Apr 01, 2007 07:03 PM |
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Apr 18, 2007 10:34 PM by ajfreptiles |
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"Tangerine" Ball slugged out...
by EmberBall - Apr 01, 2007 02:08 PM |
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Apr 05, 2007 01:46 PM by joshhutto |
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NORMAL X MOJAVE 5 EGGS LAIED 04/01
by rosaleesmommy - Apr 01, 2007 02:07 PM |
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BIG CONGRATS TO THE BELLS!!!
by jnjreptiles - Apr 01, 2007 12:28 PM |
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Super Lori
by JLokay - Apr 01, 2007 08:44 AM |
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Apr 03, 2007 08:55 AM by j3nnay |
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Advice on incubators and incubating
by abrevaderci - Apr 01, 2007 08:35 AM |
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Apr 01, 2007 04:06 PM by zefdin |
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I don't believe this
by j3nnay - Apr 01, 2007 03:01 AM |
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Apr 03, 2007 09:06 AM by j3nnay |
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Hatchrite and EGGS
by stevebp - Apr 01, 2007 02:13 AM |
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Apr 03, 2007 12:31 AM by minifedawg |
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Piebald markers???
by k_family_reptile - Mar 31, 2007 11:58 PM |
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Apr 02, 2007 09:16 AM by morphed |
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mojave & yellow belly crosses
by fire_Flyny - Mar 31, 2007 11:35 PM |
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Apr 01, 2007 06:48 PM by jnjreptiles |
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The hunger strike is over
by evespal - Mar 31, 2007 10:10 PM |
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nice breeding shot
by neilgolli - Mar 31, 2007 09:50 PM |
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Apr 01, 2007 06:50 AM by neilgolli |
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Sulphers Anyone!
by muddoc - Mar 31, 2007 09:12 PM |
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Apr 01, 2007 06:22 PM by EmberBall |
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Post your Graziani Pastel pics!!
by Ginevive - Mar 31, 2007 07:32 PM |
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Apr 02, 2007 01:57 AM by minifedawg |
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Spider photos
by Ginevive - Mar 31, 2007 07:28 PM |
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Apr 01, 2007 06:42 AM by alicecobb |
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Who makes the best rodent racks?
by jnjreptiles - Mar 31, 2007 07:06 PM |
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Apr 02, 2007 09:31 AM by morphed |
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Kaz Quality Reptiles and Brian Kaz
by ball_morphs2007 - Mar 31, 2007 03:22 PM |
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Mar 31, 2007 07:12 PM by KangasKritters |
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Opinions on this '06 bush baby
by brhaco - Mar 31, 2007 02:14 PM |
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Apr 01, 2007 07:03 AM by zefdin |
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Question for Kevin and Brian
by SteelCityExotics - Mar 31, 2007 11:55 AM |
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First '07 Clutch
by Amelia - Mar 30, 2007 10:37 PM |
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Mar 31, 2007 01:23 PM by Amelia |
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Best Take Downs
by zefdin - Mar 30, 2007 10:35 PM |
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Apr 02, 2007 11:00 PM by RoyalVariations |
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Newbie Question
by hannibalslunch - Mar 30, 2007 10:10 PM |
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Apr 02, 2007 09:44 PM by zefdin |
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Shatter ball
by fire_Flyny - Mar 30, 2007 08:33 PM |
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Mar 30, 2007 10:20 PM by MiamiExotics |
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Bulging Eggs
by rugha - Mar 30, 2007 08:31 PM |
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Apr 01, 2007 02:11 PM by rugha |
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Back on feed/need rats
by zefdin - Mar 30, 2007 07:43 PM |
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Mar 31, 2007 12:49 PM by stxjoe |
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Watch Jeff Barringer Vid Clip-link above
by Heat - Mar 30, 2007 06:07 PM |
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Mar 30, 2007 07:37 PM by blowitch |
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Jamie Quick
by sparks041 - Mar 30, 2007 05:45 PM |
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Mar 30, 2007 10:14 PM by Claudeballs |
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I'm up to 3
by Heat - Mar 30, 2007 04:19 PM |
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Mar 31, 2007 06:07 AM by branrats |
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snake rack made of mdf ?is that alright
by bawreptiles - Mar 30, 2007 04:08 PM |
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Apr 01, 2007 05:17 PM by XtremeXteriors |
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OK a side view
by BallBoutique - Mar 30, 2007 02:46 PM |
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People in Glass Houses...........
by jrsnakeman - Mar 30, 2007 02:34 PM |
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Mar 31, 2007 07:53 PM by coldthumb |
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Reason why...
by jdillow - Mar 30, 2007 12:07 PM |
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Mar 31, 2007 11:37 AM by jdillow |
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BB photo
by RoyalVariations - Mar 30, 2007 11:05 AM |
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Apr 01, 2007 06:32 AM by alicecobb |
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ClOwN detail photo
by RoyalVariations - Mar 30, 2007 10:33 AM |
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Unproven interesting looking males
by spenden - Mar 30, 2007 09:48 AM |
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Mar 31, 2007 08:25 AM by spenden |
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07 Ovulation # 17
by rockinreptiles2 - Mar 30, 2007 09:34 AM |
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Mar 30, 2007 02:42 PM by RyanT |
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I'm hungry, think I'll have some Nacho's
by jgjulander - Mar 30, 2007 09:25 AM |
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Mar 30, 2007 05:29 PM by jgjulander |
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Simple Poll
by blowitch - Mar 30, 2007 09:11 AM |
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Mar 31, 2007 06:40 AM by blowitch |
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Eggs!!!
by Scott_Austin - Mar 29, 2007 11:21 PM |
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Mar 30, 2007 10:51 AM by methistina |
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soaking balls
by ronald_durst - Mar 29, 2007 11:09 PM |
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Mar 30, 2007 05:26 PM by Heat |
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feeding ball pythons smaller prey?
by ballfreak - Mar 29, 2007 09:47 PM |
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Mar 30, 2007 08:21 PM by dsreptiel |
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Off topic, Updated african cichlid tank
by XtremeXteriors - Mar 29, 2007 08:23 PM |
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Mar 30, 2007 05:56 PM by XtremeXteriors |
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Just wishing
by jdillow - Mar 29, 2007 06:32 PM |
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when will the 07's start hatching?
by an1matr0n1k - Mar 29, 2007 05:41 PM |
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Mar 30, 2007 09:07 AM by morphed |
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my garbage disposal
by j3nnay - Mar 29, 2007 04:32 PM |
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Mar 29, 2007 08:03 PM by j3nnay |
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NOSE SPOTS MEAN NOTHING!!
by Garycrain - Mar 29, 2007 02:29 PM |
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Mar 30, 2007 03:17 PM by jmartin104 |
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Looking for contact info for John Manser
by casnakes - Mar 29, 2007 12:48 PM |
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GRAVID with no breeding?... experiences
by STUART - Mar 29, 2007 12:11 PM |
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Mar 31, 2007 09:14 PM by coldthumb |
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For those of you using Hatch Rite....
by BrandonSander - Mar 29, 2007 12:52 AM |
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Mar 30, 2007 02:28 AM by BrandonSander |
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Going off feed for the winter?
by insomthegreat - Mar 29, 2007 12:29 AM |
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Mar 30, 2007 11:45 AM by adizziedoll |
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lots of ques on importing?
by fire_Flyny - Mar 28, 2007 09:11 PM |
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Mar 29, 2007 04:12 PM by jyohe |
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Thinking about a snake
by Graniteer - Mar 28, 2007 07:19 PM |
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Mar 28, 2007 11:50 PM by jdillow |
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My snake hiding under substrate?? HELP!
by abkid - Mar 28, 2007 05:57 PM |
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Mar 29, 2007 10:16 AM by abkid |
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A sweet genetic stripe male
by BallBoutique - Mar 28, 2007 05:55 PM |
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Mar 29, 2007 07:28 PM by EmberBall |
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Cinny Pictures
by toshamc - Mar 28, 2007 05:31 PM |
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Mar 29, 2007 11:26 AM by toshamc |
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My visit to Petsmart today
by Heat - Mar 28, 2007 04:58 PM |
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Mar 31, 2007 03:56 AM by swoof |
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