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.

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

Ball pythons, native to sub-Saharan Africa, are popular nonvenomous snakes known for their docile nature and distinct behavior of coiling into a ball when threatened. They play a vital role in ...

In the wild, ball pythons prefer to stay hidden in burrows or underground shelters, often seeking refuge in mammal burrows or hollow logs. This behavior helps them avoid the hot sun during dry months.

Although ball pythons have previously been found in the wild in Florida, there are no known reproducing populations, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

A warning has been issued in Kananaskis Country after a 1.5 metre-long ball python was spotted in Bow Valley Provincial Park on the past weekend.