The first black pastel ball python was bred in 2002. It was highly prized by experienced breeders for its unique color and genetics. This stunning morph changes the typical dark brown of a ball python ...

When I brought my first Ball Python home, I was new to snake keeping. I would reach in quickly to pick her up, sometimes even right in front of her face. Luckily, she had a very calm temperament! A ...

It's the same species as any Ball Python (Python regius); "Banana Cinnamon" describes a morph combo, not a new species. Same body plan as Ball Python (Python regius): a relatively stout, medium-sized ...

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 ...

Ball pythons (Python regius) have developed a distinctive defensive behavior that has become their namesake characteristic. When threatened or stressed, these snakes curl their bodies into a tight ...

The biggest differences between a Burmese python and a ball python lie in their size and color. The Burmese python is a snake with a tan base color and dark brown blotches that measures between 10 and ...

Educational content; not medical advice. Prices are typical estimates and may exclude insurance benefits; confirm with a licensed clinician and your insurer. The ball python or royal python (Python ...

A ball python, also called the royal python, is a less troublesome cousin to the Burmese, and has been eating its way through the Everglades for decades. Ball pythons are native to west sub Saharan ...

A viral video of a young girl playing with her pet ball python has led to growing interest in snakes as pets. The video, which shows the snake 'watching' a movie and 'drawing' on a table, has garnered ...

The ball python, a snake native to west Africa, makes an interesting and unconventional pet for those who enjoy a challenge. Unlike common pets such as dogs and cats, ball pythons will not eat dried ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Residents in Somerville, Mass., are being asked to be on the lookout for a ball python on the loose. File Photo by Saint Louis Zoo ...