The Ball Python, also known as the Royal Python, is a ground dwelling snake native to the savannahs and rain forests in western Africa. Its name derives from its tendency to curl into a tight ...

What is a ball python snake? And why isn't this 'nice cousin' to the Burmese hunted in Florida? We explain the details.

Royal pythons originate from West Africa but can be kept as exotic pets Charity workers were left "shocked" after finding a python abandoned outside a block of flats. The metre-long (3ft) snake ...

Ball pythons, native to sub-Saharan Africa, are popular nonvenomous snakes known for their docile nature and distinct behavior of coiling into a ball when threatened. They play a vital role in ...

Royal pythons originate from the grasslands of West Africa and use constriction rather than venom to kill their prey. They can grow up to a length of 1.5 metres (almost 5ft). They are known to ...

The 62-year-old ball python has not been with a male in over 15 years, according to Saint Louis Zoo.

Royal Pythons, also known as Ball Pythons, grow to about 4 feet (1.2 metres) long. They are found within forests of Central and Western Africa. (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge; Editing by Giles ...

This is the skeleton of a Royal Python which was prepared at the University of Bristol Department of Anatomy. Pythons are a family of non-venomous snakes that kill prey by constriction method. They ...

British police on Monday were searching for 15 Royal Pythons stolen in central England by a burglar who made off with the striking gold and brown reptiles in a holdall.

Royal pythons are also known as ball pythons and are a non-venomous snake that comes from Africa. It is the smallest of the African pythons and is a popular pet.