The Pied Ball is no exception, and therefore, should be provided with a water dish large enough to soak in and not too small as to spill water every time they decide to soak. Pythons in general are known for being good swimmers. Pied Ball Pythons are able to live in a 60 gallon glass or plastic tank that is longer than it is tall.īecause they will nest in burrows during daylight hours, they should be provided with logs or other hiding places to stay in during the day. During the night they will hunt rodents or small lizards. This means they will spend their time during the day curled up in a “ball” in burrows sleeping. In the wild, the Pied Ball prefers to spend their time in grasslands, savannahs, and farmlands. Summary Table Common Names Piebald Python, Pied and Piebald Royal Scientific Name Python regius Adult Size Three to five feet Lifespan 20-30 years Diet A thawed mouse or rat once every 2 weeks Tank Size Minimum 60 gallons Humidity & Temperature 80-85☏ and humidity should be kept between 50-80% Popular Alternatives Smaller boa species Pied Ball Python Care Guide Their typical feeding schedule is thawed rodents every fortnight and their tank care is not strenuous to maintain. This snake, if they are taken care of properly, is generally very healthy in captivity and will live for between 20-30 years.
Their natural temperament make them very reluctant to bite, and because of this, they can be readily handled daily after being acclimated to their new home. They are also uniquely known amongst snake owners for their docile temperament and how easy they are to handle.
#PIEBALD BALL PYTHON SKIN#
This recessive trait of un-pigmented skin makes them very unique amongst Pythons. Pied Ball Pythons are specifically known for their large white patches amongst their brown spotted or striped skin. Interestingly, they are not found south of the Equator. Their native regions stretch from the western coast of Sierra Leone all the way west through Ghana and Liberia to Nigeria and to Uganda. Scientifically known as Python regius, they inhabit the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. Care Guide Summary What Is A Pied Snake?.There are even secondary morphs, such as banana pied ball pythons and pastel pied ball pythons. As a result, piebald varieties have been specifically bred. They’re a result of a recessive trait and aren’t common among pythons in the wild, but are prized in captivity. These white patches are actually un-pigmented skin. They have large white patches interspersing the brown and black colors. Pied ball pythons look like regular ball pythons but with one noticeable difference. Combined with their other characteristics, they make a perfect choice for owners looking for a first morph. They also lack the health problems that many other morphs have, since their coloring is a result of a naturally occurring recessive trait. They maintain all of the best characteristics of the ball python- easy care, docile temperament, unfussy eaters- while also having stunning colors. Pied ball pythons are a beautiful variant of the regular ball python. The “Super” form of the Black Pastel Ball Python (Black Pastel x Black Pastel) is an all black Ball Python, and when this is combined with the Piebald trait, a Panda is born.īlack Pastel Piebald pairing = one in four Pandasīlack Pastel Piebald x Black Pastel 100% heterozygous Piebald pairing = one in eight Pandasīlack Pastel 100% heterozygous Piebald x Black Pastel 100% heterozygous Piebald pairing = one in sixteen Pandas.
There are several genetic combination pathways that can lead to producing a Panda Ball Python. The intense black and white color combined with the pattern variability of the Piebald gene trait enables an unlimited number of unique Pandas. Also known as a “Super Black Pastel Piebald”, we consider this variety to be among the most stunning of Ball Python morphs. Panda Pied Ball Python is a combination of the co-dominant Black Pastel trait and the recessive Piebald trait.
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