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Angolan python vs Ball python

Both belong to the genus Python, so they are close relatives.

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Angolan python
Ball python (Python regius)
Ball python NTNear Threatened
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What is the difference between a angolan python and a ball python?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Python, so they are close relatives.

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Angolan pythonBall python
Scientific namePython anchietaePython regius
FamilyPythonidaePythonidae
OrderSquamataSquamata
WeightNot recorded1.24 kg – 8.86 kg
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recorded47.4 years – 47.5 years
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedforest, grassland, shrubland
Conservation statusNot recordedNear Threatened
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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