Ball pythons are popular pets, especially for beginners, due to their calm nature and manageable size. These snakes curl into a ball when nervous, mak ...

Learn about the best pet snakes for beginners! The Reptile Zoo highlights corn snakes and ball pythons, discussing ease of care, temperaments, and colors.

Ball python: Habitat and distribution Ball pythons are native to sub-Saharan Africa, with their range extending from Senegal and Mali in the west to Uganda and Sudan in the east.