{"product_id":"ball-python-spotnose-yellowbelly-het-clown","title":"Ball Python (Spotnose Yellowbelly Het Clown)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eBall Python (Spotnose Yellowbelly Het Clown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"171\"\u003ePython regius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball Python, Royal Python\u003cbr data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"220\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e(Spotnose \u0026amp; Yellowbelly = co-dominant morphs, Clown = recessive morph, het form carried)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"317\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically grow \u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females often bulkier and sometimes approaching 6 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eSpotnose (co-dominant – visual):\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"577\"\u003ecleaner, more intricate patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e with a distinctive light spot on the nose and increased head patterning. Also tends to reduce side speckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eYellowbelly (co-dominant – visual):\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds \u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"815\"\u003ebrighter golden tones, higher contrast, and distinctive belly checkering\u003c\/strong\u003e. When combined with other morphs, it can create highways\/freeways and enhance colour intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eClown (recessive – het form):\u003c\/strong\u003e Carried here as one copy. When visual, Clown morphs feature a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003ereduced pattern with a bold dorsal stripe\u003c\/strong\u003e and distinctive head stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eCombined, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eSpotnose Yellowbelly Het Clown\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003evisually appealing patterned morph with strong colour enhancement\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in breeding projects can produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eSpotnose Clowns, Yellowbelly Clowns, or even the sought-after Spotnose Yellowbelly Clown combos\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild-type ball pythons are native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eWest and Central Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, thriving in savannahs, farmland, and lightly wooded habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily \u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eterrestrial and burrow-dwelling\u003c\/strong\u003e, spending most of their time in rodent tunnels or other sheltered areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003enocturnal ambush predator\u003c\/strong\u003e, feeding on small mammals and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1737\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults thrive in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e40-gallon breeder (36” × 18” × 18”)\u003c\/strong\u003e or equivalent. Provide secure hides on both the warm and cool sides, climbing décor, and a water bowl large enough for soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain daytime temps of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e78–82°F (25–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a basking spot at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e88–92°F (31–33°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Night temps can dip to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e72–75°F (22–24°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Humidity should remain at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e50–60%\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a slight boost during shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles eat hopper mice or rat pups every 5–7 days; adults generally thrive on medium rats every 10–14 days. 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