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 ...

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 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.

Is a ball python a good pet? Because of the snake's less aggressive behavior, ball pythons are among the most popular snakes used as pets. Adults average in length from 2 to 5 feet.

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.

American breeders are selling designer ball pythons known as “morphs,” whose bright colors have become popular on Instagram and on YouTube channels such as Snake Discovery. Rebecca Giggs reports.

Python Moms Care for Their Young, Surprising Experts A new study from South Africa observed wild snake mothers protecting and warming their young for weeks after they emerged from eggs.

Redland's Snake Catcher in Queensland, Australia, helped a family remove a coiled-up python from their home after the family found the reptile curled up under a kids' toy.

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.