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Though widely bred in captivity in the U.S. and Europe, tens of thousands are exported from West Africa each year, with little understanding of what that means for their conservation or well-being.

For new owners, the infrequent pooping habits of Ball Pythons can be alarming! There are records of some Ball Pythons refusing to eat for over 1.5 years – that’s a long time to go without pooping! How ...