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Royal python, Ball python:
The nameball python refers to the animal's tendency to curl into a ball with its head and neck tucked away in the middle, when stressed or frightened.
The name royal python (from the Latin "regius") is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. And other African kings used it to as jewelry. Because of their beautiful skin they were a part of their party clothing – they were warren around the king’s necks.
The Ball python is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. The snake hasn’t got its name because of its size. It is actually quite small compared to other non-venomous snakes. It is very rare that it grows to more than 120cm, although some specimens have reached 150cm and even 180cm, but this is very rare. Females tend to be slightly bigger than males. The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs on either side of the vent, although males have larger spurs.
Description: The color pattern is on a normal ball python typically black with light brown/green side and dorsal blotches. The belly is white or creamy and may or may not include scattered black markings. Through times of breeding, there has been developed many genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns – aka morphs.
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Lesser Platinium
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