Unknown Exotics🐍 on Instagram: "Ball pythons roll into a ball as a defensive mechanism to protect their vulnerable head and vital organs from predators. When not feeling threatened, a ball python may also simply coil up in a relaxed state, such as when resting in its hide or sleeping. #trending #explorepage #reptiles #viral #trendingreels #explore #pets #petsofinstagram #petstagram #snakes #reptilesofinstagram #snakesofinstagram #ballpython #kaburamaru"

Veronica Robles “Gizmo Account” on Instagram: "Fun fact! A ball python’s growth rate depends heavily on how much it is fed, with high food availability leading to faster growth, while insufficient food will slow it down. They grow quickly as hatchlings, but growth slows significantly after their first year, with most reaching full size by age 3–5, although they continue to grow gradually into adulthood. Males are typically smaller than females, reaching lengths of about 3–3.5 feet, while females