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WONDERFUL! Why Do Ball Pythons Ball Up

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Ball pythons are so named because when threatened they roll themselves into a tight ball tucking their head inside their coils. In the wild they spend a lot of time hiding out in trees and in enclosures. Galaxy Ball Python Ball Python Cute Reptiles Cute Snake Though they can be a challenge at times. Why do ball pythons ball up . The balling behavior is a defensive technique. Generally yes They are usually pretty docile stay small and are somewhat hardy. During this time the snakes belly will turn pink skin will look dull and darker and eyes will become milky and opaque. If this behavior continues then your ball python can develop raw spots and sores on its head andor nose. 13 ball pythons albino het albino pastel lesser 14 leopard geckos reverse stripe tremper albino tangerine carrot tail snake eyed patternless. Relatively early in my snake-keeping career I had the opportunity to work with thousands of imported ball pythons in those days captive-bred ball pythons werent wi...