Ball pythons are one of the most common snakes that reptile owners are attracted to. This is for good reason: ball pythons are one of the easiest snakes to own in terms of handling, care, diet ...

Ball pythons are calm, easy to care for, and known for their gentle nature. Many people who were once scared of snakes find themselves feeling comfortable around this one.

The ball python, a snake native to west Africa, makes an interesting and unconventional pet for those who enjoy a challenge. Unlike common pets such as dogs and cats, ball pythons will not eat ...

A Florida community caught nearly two dozen ball pythons slithering around. Between the species and the Burmese pythons, what are the differences?

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.

Pythons are non-native to Florida and non-venomous snakes. Burmese pythons are one of the largest snakes in the world. The ball python found in Vero Beach was "friendly" and docile when rescued.

The study site is near the southern range of the snakes, and close to colder climates. Pythons only incubate if the temperature is 82 degrees or lower, otherwise they will be stillborn or deformed.

It takes a special person to want to care for a pet snake. The PHS says there is a vetting process before anyone is allowed to adopt one of these pythons.