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The Royal python (from their Latin name of Python regius)- in general is a docile species. Bites are rare indeed - I've kept Royals for more than 25 years and not had one single bite. Like most animals - they would much rather escape than stand and fight. Of course - if you provoke one enough it will either bite you or curl up into its defensive ball posture.
Having said that - if a female is gravid - she may bite if handled before she lays her eggs. The developing eggs put pressure on her internal organs, which is uncomfortable - handling increases the discomfort, and her only defence is to bite her 'attacker'. I've been bitten by gravid females of other snake species during handling.
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Will a ball python eat anther snake?
A Ball Python will not eat another snake. Ball pythons are nice and docile. They make good pets too!
What is the difference in a blood python and ball python?
A blood python is a completely different type of snake Ball pythons are easier to take care. Blood pythons are known to be aggressive and you need high humidity for blood pythons, Blood pythons also need a place to soak in there enclosure. Ball pythons are a lot more docile then blood pythons. If your a beginner get a ball python. Blood pythons get to 4-6 foot while ball around get around 4 foot. Hope this helped.
Do Royal Pythons usually bite there owner?
Royal/Ball pythons are a very docile species of snake that rarely bite. They usually will roll up into a tight ball hiding their head when scared/threatened. Hence the name Ball Python. Their gentle nature is why they are such a popular pet.
Do female ball pythons lay eggs every year?
yes they do
What are the spurs on ball pythons?
The spurs on pythons are called Pelvic Spurs. They are attached to what is left of the femur and pelvic girdle in Boas and Pythons. The males use them to tickle the females during courtship.
How big does afemale python get?
It depends on the species. Female reticulated pythons can get over 20 ft long, although that's not common. Female ball pythons get about 6 ft.
Are Mojave ball pythons vicious?
The simple answer is no. But the personality of ball python morphs really don't differ from one another. It can act just like a normal, and ball pythons in general are a docile species, regardless of morph. However, some ball python morphs are better eaters than others, the spider morph is known to be an aggressive eater, I know from experience.
Why are there claws at your ball pythons tail?
They are actually two little bone spurs, and are only on males. Some believe they are where feet once were.
Do tigers eat ball pythons?
no,tigers and ball pythons never met before
Do Ball pythons eat any different snakes?
No - Royal (ball) Pythons are rodent eaters !
Do ball pythons have live birth?
No, pythons lay eggs.
What is ball pythons most common food?
In the wild, male ball pythons and small female ball pythons spend a lot of time up in the trees in a few areas of their native habitat, where birds will make up the majority of their diets. Ground-dwelling individuals will mostly consume small rodents. In captivity, their most common foods are domestic rats and mice.
