Python Ball

Python Ball

Introduction to the Python Ball: This species is not native to Ohio. It appears only through pet escapes.

Habitat and Role: It cannot survive Ohio winters. It feeds on rodents.

Five Facts: It is tropical, is harmless to humans, is illegally released, grows medium sized, and is rare.

Educational Importance: This species teaches about exotic pet issues. It also supports lessons on climate limits.

Scientific Notes and Species Breakdown: It belongs to Pythonidae. It is recognized for curling into a ball.

Ohio Expert Opinion: The ball python is a non native escapee in Ohio.