What is a ball python? And why isn't this 'nice cousin' to the Burmese hunted during the Florida Python Challenge? We explain details here.

What is a ball python? And why isn't this 'nice cousin' to the Burmese hunted during the Florida Python Challenge? We explain the details.

It's uncommon for pet ball snakes to bite, but it's possible. Here's how to avoid it, and how to treat injuries caused by a bite.

Ball python: Habitat and distribution Ball pythons are native to sub-Saharan Africa, with their range extending from Senegal and Mali in the west to Uganda and Sudan in the east.

The Ball python (Python regius) is a nonvenomous constrictor snake native to sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its docile temperament and manageable size, it has become one of the most popular pet ...

This unique snake species is called Banana Ball Python, because of the yellow and brown markings that make it look like a ripe banana.

OAK PARK, Ill. — Almost like a scene from the 2006 cult classic “Snakes on a Plane,” fire crews in the western suburbs were called in to help after a curious pet got loose on a Green Li… ...

A ball python in a Missouri zoo has laid several eggs, puzzling zookeepers. According to the St Louis Post-Dispatch, the 62-year-old female ball python at the St Louis Zoo has laid eggs despite ...

Owners considering getting rid of their snakes are urged to reach out local reptile societies, rather than abandon them. Meanwhile, the recovered ball python is now being cared for.