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

Adult ball pythons typically range in length from 90 to 137 cm (around 35 to 54 inches) and can weigh between 1.5 to 2 kilograms (approximately 3.3 to 4.4 pounds).

Ball pythons are popular pets, especially for beginners, due to their calm nature and manageable size. These snakes curl into a ball when nervous, mak ...

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.

Somerville’s animal control department received reports of a python on the loose Saturday, sparking an unusual neighborhood ...