A Sunset Ball Python may cost up to $70,000, one of the highest-priced snake species in the world.

The Lavender Albino Ball Python is cost-effective at $40,000 because of their size, lifespan (up to 32 years), and appearance.

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.