If you’ve ever thought about keeping a snake as a pet, chances are you’ve heard of the ball python. It’s one of the most popular snakes for beginners and for good reason. Ball pythons are calm, easy ...

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 ...

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 ...

In this video, we showcase Trinity's pet Banana Pied Ball Python, highlighting its low maintenance needs. This snake, ...

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is seeking out community support after seeing a rapid increase in surrendered ball pythons.