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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.

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3 Jan 18, 2008 02:05 PM
by zefdin
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by erocks - Jan 17, 2008 11:52 PM
12 Jan 19, 2008 12:08 PM
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Share a little
by Tibor - Jan 17, 2008 09:09 PM
9 Jan 19, 2008 09:02 AM
by rsherman79
need some HELP !
by patb201985 - Jan 17, 2008 08:05 PM
5 Jan 18, 2008 12:36 AM
by patb201985
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by Wallbanger26 - Jan 17, 2008 06:40 PM
3 Jan 18, 2008 10:52 AM
by Wallbanger26
Ovulation
by Wallbanger26 - Jan 17, 2008 06:24 PM
9 Jan 18, 2008 10:55 AM
by Wallbanger26
Pastel ball
by Spawn666 - Jan 17, 2008 05:07 PM
5 Jan 18, 2008 11:33 AM
by Spawn666
Mucho Fun with My Camera
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4 Jan 17, 2008 11:18 PM
by BSleeper
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9 Jan 18, 2008 08:19 AM
by extensive
my new snakes....
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5 Jan 17, 2008 01:53 PM
by pheonix
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by SpaidsReptiles - Jan 17, 2008 07:57 AM
9 Jan 18, 2008 10:18 AM
by weebeasties
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by TamiLynne - Jan 17, 2008 07:48 AM
19 Jan 21, 2008 06:20 PM
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by jime - Jan 17, 2008 02:17 AM
6 Jan 19, 2008 09:31 AM
by rsherman79
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4 Jan 18, 2008 06:25 PM
by chipcount
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by Heat - Jan 17, 2008 01:52 AM
4 Jan 17, 2008 10:48 PM
by Heat
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by JPR - Jan 16, 2008 08:51 PM
1 Jan 16, 2008 09:01 PM
by toshamc
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2 Jan 17, 2008 01:10 PM
by OKReptileRescue
Regurge
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5 Jan 17, 2008 08:26 AM
by BuzzardBall
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4 Jan 17, 2008 02:23 PM
by kcalderala
probe depth
by raspsdad - Jan 16, 2008 02:18 PM
0 No replies
Don't take your snakes out in public
by morphevolutions - Jan 16, 2008 11:50 AM
7 Jan 16, 2008 10:25 PM
by BALDBIKER
Sorry, but another question
by ballman - Jan 16, 2008 09:23 AM
8 Jan 17, 2008 04:51 AM
by ballman
? for rainydays
by beginerball - Jan 16, 2008 06:12 AM
11 Jan 17, 2008 08:27 AM
by extensive
Dear Satan.
by coolluigi007 - Jan 15, 2008 10:59 PM
4 Jan 16, 2008 11:35 PM
by royalkreationz
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by royalkreationz - Jan 15, 2008 07:05 PM
7 Jan 16, 2008 05:13 AM
by royalkreationz
Website info please? O.T.
by zefdin - Jan 15, 2008 05:21 PM
1 Jan 15, 2008 06:27 PM
by toshamc
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4 Jan 16, 2008 08:16 PM
by Spawn666
MY RAT BREEDERS??
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3 Jan 16, 2008 05:19 PM
by toshamc
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4 Jan 15, 2008 06:59 PM
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3 Jan 15, 2008 08:47 AM
by python2000
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4 Jan 16, 2008 05:23 AM
by ballman
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by Heat - Jan 15, 2008 01:35 AM
9 Jan 16, 2008 07:39 PM
by FatBoyBallPython
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3 Jan 29, 2008 02:39 PM
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Thin spots on the eggs
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1 Mar 04, 2008 04:32 PM
by kcalderala
flexwatt placement...
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2 Jan 14, 2008 08:19 PM
by DZBReptiles
ball pythons on prominent design website
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3 Jan 14, 2008 08:15 PM
by JESpythonz
Beth....
by winnipeguy - Jan 14, 2008 04:32 PM
5 Jan 14, 2008 10:41 PM
by OKReptileRescue
RI?
by andy87 - Jan 14, 2008 04:29 PM
7 Jan 14, 2008 08:29 PM
by FatBoyBallPython
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10 Jan 14, 2008 08:07 PM
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by madballs - Jan 14, 2008 11:49 AM
4 Jan 15, 2008 12:08 PM
by nomadofthehills
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by Aaron - Jan 14, 2008 09:12 AM
11 Jan 18, 2008 01:56 PM
by shannon brown
Hide Spots?
by Lamiellm - Jan 14, 2008 08:47 AM
2 Jan 14, 2008 05:48 PM
by Spawn666
Same old song and dance.....
by royalkreationz - Jan 14, 2008 06:04 AM
13 Jan 19, 2008 12:15 PM
by wateverLOLAwants
New To KingSnake.com
by xavier91 - Jan 13, 2008 10:05 PM
6 Jan 16, 2008 11:30 AM
by Xavier91
new girl in town
by magicalmorphs - Jan 13, 2008 09:57 PM
10 Jan 20, 2008 01:35 PM
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Shoe box
by livewire - Jan 13, 2008 09:26 PM
3 Jan 14, 2008 09:39 AM
by FatBoyBallPython
Testing psp ability to post
by balls4all - Jan 13, 2008 09:21 PM
2 Jan 13, 2008 09:52 PM
by kadabraz
Power Ball Pic please.
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5 Jan 14, 2008 09:00 PM
by winnipeguy
New Pinstripe female :D
by ginevive - Jan 13, 2008 07:34 PM
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by slashsnkpt
Hide Spots?
by Lamiellm - Jan 13, 2008 06:28 PM
0 No replies
New Mohave Pics
by LKirkland - Jan 13, 2008 05:13 PM
10 Jan 14, 2008 10:25 AM
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1/16th of an Enchiferno...
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by Wallbanger26
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by Morphdepot
humble bees...
by reptilejunkie - Jan 13, 2008 11:59 AM
3 Jan 13, 2008 02:37 PM
by jnjreptiles
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2 Jan 13, 2008 05:22 PM
by rkreptiles
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14 Jan 19, 2008 12:17 PM
by lincolnride
ideas please
by beginerball - Jan 13, 2008 08:32 AM
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by beginerball
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2 Jan 13, 2008 02:45 PM
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2 Jan 13, 2008 10:37 PM
by yeahyeah
breeding ??
by dcjketner - Jan 12, 2008 10:58 PM
1 Jan 13, 2008 12:18 AM
by FatBoyBallPython
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3 Jan 13, 2008 10:09 AM
by Dave763
I heard!!
by Jasballs - Jan 12, 2008 10:00 PM
21 Jan 12, 2008 11:25 PM
by tweedaldumb
What is it?
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0 No replies
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by BRC
A few pics of my collection....
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9 Jan 12, 2008 11:48 PM
by Sincereartisan
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by hmj75 - Jan 11, 2008 06:10 PM
5 Jan 12, 2008 03:36 PM
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by TamiLynne - Jan 11, 2008 05:15 PM
24 Jan 12, 2008 10:07 PM
by j3nnay
CRYSTAL BALL PYTHON
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1 Jan 11, 2008 05:53 PM
by toshamc
Albino Piebalds
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1 Jan 11, 2008 04:09 PM
by Coldthumb
thank you everyone
by tweedaldumb - Jan 11, 2008 01:35 PM
6 Jan 12, 2008 02:44 AM
by tweedaldumb
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