Ball pythons, native to sub-Saharan Africa, ... When threatened, they curl into a tight ball with their head and neck tucked inside, which makes it difficult for predators to attack them.

DAVIE, Fla. -- The 106 Burmese pythons captured over a monthlong hunt won't help control Florida's invasive snake population, but wildlife officials said Saturday t… ...

After she went missing in June, a ball python by the name of Little Lady was found in the parking lot of an apartment building in Cambridge Tuesday afternoon.

Ball pythons are popular pets and can live upwards of 30 years. The long lifespan can be too much for some owners to handle, leading a few to dump them illegally in parks and wilderness areas, ...