Ball python

The ball python (Python regius) is a small, nonvenomous African python that defends itself by curling into a tight ball, shielding its head.

Defensive behavior: Actions animals use to reduce the risk of injury or predation. The ball python’s namesake curl is a distinctive defensive response.
Pythonidae: A family of nonvenomous snakes that kill prey by constriction. The ball python is one of the smaller members of this python family.
Herpetoculture: The keeping and breeding of reptiles and amphibians in captivity. Ball pythons are among the reptiles most commonly maintained in private collections.
Wildlife conservation: The protection and management of wild species, habitats, and ecological processes. Conservation measures address pressures on ball pythons and their habitats.
Balling behavior: A defensive posture in which an animal curls into a compact ball. This posture gives the species its common name and protects its head.
Python regius: The scientific name of the ball python, a species native to western and central Africa. This binomial identifies the species across scientific and conservation references.
Reptile husbandry: The care and management of reptiles in captivity. Successful care depends on suitable temperature, humidity, shelter, and feeding.
IUCN Red List: A global assessment system that classifies species’ extinction risk. Its assessment records the species’ conservation status and the evidence behind it.
Constriction: A method of subduing prey by coiling around it and restricting its movement and breathing. The python captures prey by coiling around it after striking.
Snake: A limbless, elongated reptile belonging to the suborder Serpentes. The ball python shares the defining anatomy and evolutionary history of snakes.

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ConstrictorBroader topic: It uses constriction to subdue prey despite being far smaller than giant pythons.