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.

Ball pythons are popular pets, especially for beginners, due to their calm nature and manageable size. These snakes curl into a ball when nervous, making them non-aggressive and easy to handle. With ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. More than 4,200 species of snakes exist on the planet and ...

These constrictors belong to the family Pythonidae. A few species in this family include the ball python, Burmese python, and reticulated python; the latter is the longest snake alive. What sets these ...

Another ball python snake has been found on the loose and turned over to Victoria Animal Control. The snake was discovered near the Selkirk Trestle next to the Galloping Goose Regional Trail on ...

There's no single agreed upon term for a group of snakes, but scientist Morgan Skinner has a suggestion. "Cuddle of snakes," he told As It Happens host Nil Kӧksal. "Maybe that should be the name." ...

The P.E.I. Humane Society had an unusual rescue animal slide into its shelter this week. On Tuesday, some sanitation workers making their rounds in Charlottetown's East Royalty neighbourhood found a ...

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 ...