Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index The Ball Python (Python regius), also known as the Royal Python, is a ground dwelling snake native to Africa. Its name derives from its tendency to curl into a tight "ball" when threatened. The latin name for a Ball Python is Python regius. Caring for ball pythons in captivity The Ball Python, is sometimes domesticated. This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.