Ball Python (IMAGE) Pensoft Publishers Caption Between 2010 and 2014, 12,172 Ball pythons are officially reported to have been confiscated by national enforcement authorities under CITES, which makes them the second most affected of the illegal animal trade species. Credit Dr Neil D'Cruze Usage Restrictions CC-BY 4.0 License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.