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

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

Ball pythons are stocky, nonvenomous constrictor snakes known for their distinctive appearance. Adult ball pythons typically range in length from 90 to 137 cm (around 35 to 54 inches) and can ...

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

Hunting for Burmese pythons is best done in the dark The invasive species is wreaking havoc on 'one of the world’s most unique ecosystems.’ Laura Baisas Feb 7, 2025 10:19 AM EST ...

Hunting Pythons in the Dead of Night. Amy Siewe teaches people how to find and euthanize invasive Burmese pythons, which have been so successful at adapting to Florida that they appear here to stay.

Ball python: Habitat and distribution Ball pythons are native to sub-Saharan Africa, with their range extending from Senegal and Mali in the west to Uganda and Sudan in the east.

If ball pythons were to completely disappear due to trapping and hunting, the local environment would suffer, D’Cruze said.

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

Python hunting is increasing in popularity in South Florida and with that has come tighter rules and a more competitive pool from which contractors are selected by state agencies.