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Python regius
A ball python morph with beautiful white-brown patchwork pattern. One of most popular color mutations.
The piebald ball python is a color morph of the ball python (Python regius), characterized by irregular patches of white, unpigmented scales contrasting with normally patterned brown-and-black areas across the body. First documented in captive breeding programs in the 1990s, it has since become one of the most recognizable and sought-after ball python morphs worldwide. The extent of white patterning varies considerably between individuals and significantly influences their market value. In all other respects, the piebald morph shares the traits of the standard ball python: adults reach 100–150 cm, have a docile temperament, and tend to curl into a ball when stressed.
The Pied Ball Python lives 20-30 years.
The Pied Ball Python grows to 100-150cm.
Care requirements are identical to those of wild-type ball pythons, including a thermal gradient of 26–32°C, shelter, and moderate humidity of 50–60%.
Origin
West and Central Africa (ball python morph)
Lifespan
20-30 years
Size
100-150cm
Temperature
Popular morphs of the ball python (Python regius). Pied (Piebald), in which white patches appear on the body, is a recessive trait. Albino, Clown, Axanthic, and Ghost are also recessive. Pastel and Mojave are codominant (incompletely dominant) and produce Super forms when homozygous. Spider is known to be associated with the neurological condition Wobble.
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Accepted name: Python regius (Shaw, 1802)
Synonyms: Boa regia Shaw, 1802, Python bellii Gray, 1842, Shireenhoserus regius Hoser, 2004
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Same species as Ball Python (Python regius). All species in the family Pythonidae are CITES Appendix II.
Sources: CITES Checklist (Pythonidae spp. Appendix II) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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25〜32℃
Humidity
40〜70%
Mice, Rats
60-90cm cage with shelter
Hot spot 32°C, cool side 26°C
Humidity of 50-60% is appropriate. Raising it slightly with misting before a shed helps prevent stuck sheds.
Offer thawed frozen mice or rats about once every 2 weeks. A hide where it feels secure makes food refusal less likely.
Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.
The average lifespan of Pied Ball Python is 20-30 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Pied Ball Python typically reaches 100-150cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Pied Ball Python feeds on: Mice, Rats. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Pied Ball Python varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: June 24, 2026
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.