An Edgewater man has been charged with animal cruelty after deputies say he killed a pet ball python by covering it in an acidic solution and leaving it to die in its tank.

Ball pythons are popular pets, especially for beginners, due to their calm nature and manageable size. These snakes curl into a ball when nervous, making them non-aggressive and easy to handle ...

Snake owner Samuel Newton, 35, dumped his three royal pythons in a bin outside a school in Scarborough - after he 'snapped' when he saw the electricity bill to heat their tanks, a court heard.

The surviving snakes were found emaciated amongst the corpses of their dead neighbors, having been kept in a garage without adequate food, water and heat.

Virginia Wildlife Management and Control was called to the rescue around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday after the ball python was found in the passenger side of the cab.

A pet store in Stockton, California is offering a cash reward after thieves allegedly stole snakes worth thousands of dollars on Sunday. In this stock photo, ball pythons are shown for sale at ...