2,865 observationsNear Threatened
Ball Python
Python regius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Pythonidae ›Genus: Python
About
The ball python (Python regius), also known as the royal python, is a python species found in sub-Saharan Africa. Like all other pythons, it is a non-venomous constrictor. This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade, largely due to its small size and typically docile temperament. No subspecies are currently recognized. The name "ball python" refers to the animal's tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ball Python is Python regius.
- The Ball Python has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Ball Python belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ball Python belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ball Python belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Ball Python belongs to the order Squamata.
- Ball Python belongs to the family Pythonidae.
- Ball Python belongs to the genus Python.