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Definition of ball python

ball python

Plural:ball pythons
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A relatively small, nonvenomous constrictor snake (Python regius) native to the grasslands and shrublands of West and Central Africa, known for its docile temperament and defensive tendency to coil into a tight sphere.

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"Due to its manageable size and placid nature, the ball python is one of the most popular reptile species kept by hobbyists."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ball python. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ball-python
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