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When: September 8, 2022

Where: Reptielenhuis de Aarde Breda, the Netherlands

He was very friendly and in a cooperative mood, not minding the camera one bit.

Species: Royal or Ball Python (Koningspython)

Latin name: Python Regius

Originates from west and central Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The Royal Python is also called “Ball Python” due to its tendency to curl itself up into a ball when stressed or frightened.

…This nonvenomous constrictor is the smallest of African Pythons, growing to a maximum size of 182 cm/ 72 in/ 6 ft.

…They are widely distributed, and not considered threatened. However, they are hunted for their meat and the exotic pet trade as it is the most popular pet Snake in the world.

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Description

When: September 8, 2022

Where: Reptielenhuis de Aarde Breda, the Netherlands

He was very friendly and in a cooperative mood, not minding the camera one bit.

Species: Royal or Ball Python (Koningspython)

Latin name: Python Regius

Originates from west and central Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The Royal Python is also called “Ball Python” due to its tendency to curl itself up into a ball when stressed or frightened.

…This nonvenomous constrictor is the smallest of African Pythons, growing to a maximum size of 182 cm/ 72 in/ 6 ft.

…They are widely distributed, and not considered threatened. However, they are hunted for their meat and the exotic pet trade as it is the most popular pet Snake in the world.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook | Mouselemur on Vero

Visit our website: WIXsite

Shop: high-quality photos for references WildlifeReferencePhotos | merchandise on RedBubble