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

Ball pythons are fantastic snakes for any beginner reptile enthusiast to keep. They are slow-moving, friendly and come in many different colors and patterns. Ball python morphs are uniquely colored ...

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.

It might sound wild, but in 2025, snake breeds are charming their way into the hearts of pet lovers everywhere. Once misunderstood, these mesmerizing reptiles are now the talk of the town, inspiring ...

Discover the differences between the Burmese python vs ball python. Learn the characteristics that set them apart!

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.

A Florida community caught nearly two dozen ball pythons slithering around. Between the species and the Burmese pythons, what are the differences?

Blue eyed leucistic ball pythons are mainly white, not the typical black or dark brown. They are also not a blue snak e. Most importantly, a BEL ball python must have blue eyes. This eye color can ...

A ball python eats a white rat. Ball pythons are the smallest python species in Africa. Tubagus Aditya Irawa/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images ...

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

A wayward reptile native to Sub-Saharan Africa is slithering around Bow Valley Provincial Park in Kananaskis Country.