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

In the wild, ball pythons are usually brown and tan. In America, breeding them to produce eye-catching offspring has become a lucrative, frenetic, and—for some—troubling enterprise.

Life Oldest ball python in captivity lays eggs despite not being near a male in decades The snake has been at the zoo since 1961 and hasn't even seen a male snake in more than 15 years.

Ball pythons are stocky, nonvenomous constrictor snakes known for their distinctive appearance. Adult ball pythons typically range in length from 90 to 137 cm (around 35 to 54 inches) and can ...

A viral video of a young girl playing with her pet ball python has led to growing interest in snakes as pets. The video, which shows the snake 'watchi ...

Learn about what ball pythons eat, how often you should feed them, reasons why they might not eat, and what to do if they won’t eat their food.

Python on the loose A couple in Kirkwood is trying to tempt a snake. They found what they believe is an adult ball python slithering through their front yard. FOX 5's Christopher King has the story.

Burmese python invasion: Fighting invasive species Experts at the St. Louis Zoo are trying to figure out how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs despite not being near a male python for more ...

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.

Barbossa the python apparently got a bit bored and slithered away after being displayed during show-and-tell.

Find out what you need to know about ball python bites and discover the potential health risks.