Ball Python Python regius Range Central and west Africa. Habitat Dry forest, savannah, thorn scrub. Average is half that. They possess a pelvic girdle and vestigial limbs. Both lungs are functional.
Pythons have a supra-orbital bone and premaxillary teeth.
The teeth, which may number over 100, are recurved, long and sharp. The ground color is rich chocolate brown with yellow-edged tan to medium brown blotches of varying sizes that run the length of the body. Behavior Pythons are equally at home in the trees, water, or on the ground. They are usually solitary and generally nocturnal, but it is not uncommon to find them abroad during the day. Noted for its gentle disposition.