For aspiring snake enthusiasts and first-time reptile keepers, the world of pet snakes can seem like a daunting place.

What is a ball python? And why isn't this 'nice cousin' to the Burmese hunted during the Florida Python Challenge? We explain ...

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. How much is a ball python?

She said ball pythons get their names because they coil into a ball when they get scared. She noted that the snake, indigenous to Africa, may survive the summer if it catches enough to eat, but ...

The ball python does not seem like a snake with hidden depths. Small African pythons, they’re the second most popular pet reptile in the world, beloved for their rich colors, intricate patterns ...

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.