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 ...

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

The Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world. Adult snakes caught in Florida are between 6 and 9 feet on average, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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 Line train while ...