Reptiles
Ball Python
Python regius
About
A non-venomous constrictor native to West and Central Africa, the ball python is the world's most popular pet snake. Named for its defensive behavior of curling into a tight ball when threatened.
Their Eggs
Soft, leathery, white, slightly adhesive eggs that stick together in a clump. The mother coils around the clutch for the entire incubation period.
Egg Size Comparison
Fun Fact
Female ball pythons are one of the few snake species that actively incubate their eggs. The mother coils around her clutch for nearly two months, shivering her muscles to generate heat and raise the temperature by several degrees.