ABILENE, Texas - A large, 27-year-old python -- despite showing no signs of illness -- has died at the Abilene Zoo. From city of Abilene spokeswoman Callie Harris: The Abilene Zoo is mourning the ...

The cub went off exploring near the tourists’ vehicles when it came across a large rock python, which at nearly 20 feet is Africa’s largest snake.

An official says a large python has been found after leaving its private cage at the Atlanta Zoo.

St. Louis Zoo officials are trying to solve the mystery of how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs without being around a male python for at least two decades.

A large Southern African python was unexpectedly found next to the M19 highway in New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal, and a snake rescuer successfully rescued it.

Watch First-Ever Video of Python Swallowing Hyena The rare kill underscores the incredible hunting skills of Africa’s largest snake, the African rock python.

Average life span in captivity: 25-30 years. Length: The reticulated python is the longest species of snake in the world, with the longest reported at 32 feet, 9 inches. Most do not exceed 20-23 feet.