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.

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 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 ...

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.