Ball pythons get their name from what they do when they feel nervous. Instead of attacking or hissing, they curl up into a ball and hide their head in the middle. It’s their way of staying safe.

Ball pythons get their name from what they do when they feel nervous. Instead of attacking or hissing, they curl up into a ball and hide their head in the middle. It’s their way of staying safe ...

Be aware, that choosing a ball python as a pet is a long-term commitment. With proper care, they have a lifespan of 20-30 ...

A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear.

(SCMP) A Sri Lankan man has been arrested at an airport in Thailand after allegedly trying to smuggle three snakes out of the country by concealing them in his underwear. The man was stopped at ...

The Florida Roundup Encore: Pythons, mangos and a Florida vegetarian Published July 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT Listen • 49:28 Brenda Stanemir ...

O the other hand, the ball pythons are only around 3-5 feet long. They can live and rest in a 40-gallon tank, and are not too large to handle. Live for decades: A normal life span for a ball python is ...