Ball python: Behavior and defense mechanisms Ball pythons are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are most active during the night.

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

Ball pythons can grow up to six feet long and are common pets within the United States, HDOA said. Officials said the snake was “likely” an escaped pet, due to its calm demeanor — and the ...

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

More Ball pythons are a non-native snake in Florida, popular in the pet trade, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

A Lehigh Acres family found themselves in a slithery situation when a friendly ball python decided to crash their pool party.