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

In the wild, the ball python consumes small mammals and birds by constricting them to death. It has a long lifespan of 25 to 30 years. Again, scaleless mutations are bred for the pet trade.

As a new ball python owner you’ll need to know what to feed your snake, how often to feed it, and what to do if it won’t eat. Ball Python Diet Their feeding needs vary depending on their size ...

Ball pythons are considered medium-sized snakes. The average ball python is 4 to 5 feet long, although they can grow to be 6 feet. They usually weigh 3 to 5 pounds and have small heads and thick ...

The ball python, which is estimated to be 62 years old, has been a resident of the zoo since 1961. She laid seven eggs on July 23, which was a bit of a shock to the zoo's manager.

Ball pythons are also known to be friendly and easy to handle. They do get their name because, when threatened, they roll themselves into a tight ball, tucking their head inside their coils.

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.

Burmese pythons can live roughly 20 to 25 years, whereas ball pythons can live for over 30 years in captivity. What is their behavior like? According to experts on Spruce Pets , Burmese snakes are ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Residents of a Florida neighborhood are on edge, saying they've caught 22 ball pythons roaming around their Prairie Lakes homes in July. Experts say the snakes aren't wild ...