Study Reveals Pythons Take Care of Their Offspring, For a Little While The southern African python wraps around its eggs to keep them warm and does the same for its snakelets during the first ...

While ball pythons are generally considered safe and beginner-friendly, they still require proper care, commitment, and a suitable habitat.

Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially.

The 62-year-old ball python has not been with a male in over 15 years, according to Saint Louis Zoo.