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.

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If you’re considering adopting your first-ever pet, you’re probably looking for something calm, small, and pretty low maintenance—jumping into the deep end is rarely ever a good idea for first-time ...

Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially. By Asher Elbein The ball python ...

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A Columbia woman experienced a rude awakening on the early morning of Nov. 5 after turning on the bathroom light in her apartment. She let out a scream when she discovered a ball python behind the ...

NEENAH, Wisconsin (WDJT) -- J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is seeking out community support after seeing a rapid increase in surrendered ball pythons. According to the rescue, this underscores the growing ...

A ball python, also called the royal python, is a less troublesome cousin to the Burmese, and has been eating its way through the Everglades for decades. Ball pythons are native to west sub Saharan ...

8 Small Pet Snakes That Are Perfect for Beginners and Hiss-torically Easy to Love originally appeared on PetHelpful. If you’re considering adopting your first-ever pet, you’re probably looking for ...