As the 5-foot-long ball python coiled itself around my neck, its muscles rippling as it tightened its grip on my jugular, I considered whether I had made a grave mistake diving into the experience ...

Somerville Animal Control has not located the snake and asks anyone who sees it to call the police non-emergency number.

A Lehigh Acres family found themselves in a slithery situation when a friendly ball python decided to crash their pool party.