The ball python is the most commonly traded African species under CITES, with more than 3 million of these reptiles exported since 1975, mainly from Togo, Ghana and Benin. Listed under CITES Appendix ...

When a ball python at the St. Louis Zoo laid several eggs this summer, her caretakers were baffled. The snake hasn't been in contact with a male python in decades, and at 62 years old, she may be the ...

A metre-long ball python snake is on the loose in a Dartmouth, N.S. apartment building. Owner Ashley Gibbs isn’t certain whether it escaped or was taken out of its tank, but it’s now hiding in the ...

Several snakes have been found dead and on the verge of death in under-sized tanks, in a garage filled with "the strong smell of death." Vincent Parkes, a 34-year-old from Northwich in the U.K., was ...

Ball pythons are popular pets, especially for beginners, due to their calm nature and manageable size. These snakes curl into a ball when nervous, making them non-aggressive and easy to handle. With ...

The Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world. Adult snakes caught in Florida are between 6 and 9 feet on average, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

When browsing through thrift stores and charity shops, you can often be lucky enough to discover some incredible finds - and bargains - but one thing you likely don’t expect to find in between all the ...