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

Is a ball python a good pet? Because of the snake's less aggressive behavior, ball pythons are among the most popular snakes used as pets. Adults average in length from 2 to 5 feet.

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 ...

Ball python Ball pythons are some of the most common pet snakes in existence. They are large, non-poisonous constrictors reaching up to 5 feet long.

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

The ball python usually measures less than four feet or 1.2 metres in length according to the University of Florida.

Find out what you need to know about ball python bites and discover the potential health risks.