{"product_id":"ball-python-pastel-orange-dream","title":"Ball Python (Pastel Orange Dream)","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"193\" data-start=\"145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"191\" data-start=\"147\"\u003eBall Python (Pastel Orange Dream)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"194\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"194\"\u003ePython regius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"212\" data-start=\"209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"212\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball Python, Royal Python\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"262\" data-start=\"259\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"290\" data-start=\"264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"288\" data-start=\"268\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"302\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach \u003cstrong data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"326\"\u003e3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females often larger and heavier-bodied than males. Some exceptional females may approach 6 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"457\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"459\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"479\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"481\"\u003eOrange Dream (OD, co-dominant):\u003c\/strong\u003e Brightens orange and golden tones, sharpens markings, and cleans up the overall pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"514\"\u003ePastel (co-dominant):\u003c\/strong\u003e Brightens yellows, softens darker tones, and increases contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1170\" data-start=\"1153\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild-type ball pythons are native to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003eWest and Central Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, found across savannahs, farmlands, and woodland edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily \u003cstrong data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003eburrow-dwelling\u003c\/strong\u003e, they seek shelter in rodent burrows for stable humidity and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-end=\"1462\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003enocturnal ambush predator\u003c\/strong\u003e, feeding mainly on small mammals and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1510\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2532\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1554\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most adults thrive in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003e40-gallon breeder (36” × 18” × 18”)\u003c\/strong\u003e or equivalent setup. 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