No they are not a threatened Species
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.
Royal pythons, commonly known by most people as ball pythons can be found at just about any pet store.
There are many python species - including... Burmese Pythons, Reticulated Pythons, Royal Pythons, Carpet Pythons, Childrens Pythons, Blood Pythons, & Indian Pythons
No, Royal Python are not venomous.
They are reptiles and are also known as Royal Pythons.
No - Royal (ball) Pythons are rodent eaters !
Pythons can strike in short sudden movements. If they feel threatened they will bite. They make their enemy aware that they may strike at any moment. They will curl up in a ball if they are felling threatened.
from some assesments Indian pythons are found to be near threatened.
from some assesments Indian pythons are found to be near threatened.
they call them ball pythons because they roll up into a ball when they are frightened but they call them royal pythons because in all the palaces in Africa they kept them around to eat the rodents hence the name royal python Edit: They got the name Royal Python from their latin name of Python regius - LONG before they got the nick-name 'ball python'
No - Royal pythons (from their designated Latin name of Python regius) eat rodents - not amphibians.
Yes they do drink, both in the wild and in captivity.