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When ball pythons fast for breeding season, it generally lasts right around 3-4 months. If they are fasting for other reasons, they can fast anywhere from 2 months to a year, 1.5 years being the longest I've ever heard of where a ball python survived without eating.
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Why are ball pythons called ball pythons?
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'
How long is a ball pythons tongue?
It is twice the length of its tongue folded in half
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 types of animals eat Ball Pythons?
Young ball pythons will be eaten by many types of birds, wild dogs and hyenas, etc. However adult ball pythons will be eaten by birds as well, and sometimes even lions and leapards. (P.S. ball pythons are native to Africa. They cool down there bodies by going into termite or ant mounds.)
Can ball pythons love people?
Yes. Ball pythons are affectionate snakes and they will show it if you keep good care of them.
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.
Does the Cleveland Reptile Show have blood pythons?
The Cleveland Reptile Show has blood pythons, such as the ball pythons.
How do eagles hunt ball pythons?
Eagles wait for the Ball Pythons to stop moving and then swoop in and snatch them up and then eat them.
Are ball pythons animal or plant?
They are reptiles and are also known as Royal Pythons.
Are ball pythons aggressive?
No, not really. Ball pythons are not generally aggressive snakes. There have been many ocassions when I have seen breeders and snake owners place several ball pythons in the same tank.
