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

This species, often referred to as the "royal python," is recognized for its unique behavior of coiling into a tight ball when threatened, hence the name.

Royal Pythons, also known as Ball Pythons, grow to about 4 feet (1.2 metres) long. They are found within forests of Central and Western Africa. (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge; Editing by Giles ...

Royal pythons originate from West Africa but can be kept as exotic pets Charity workers were left "shocked" after finding a python abandoned outside a block of flats. The metre-long (3ft) snake ...

Ball pythons, also known as royal pythons, are among the most popular snakes used as pets. Adults average in length from 2 to 5 feet. “She was definitely a pet. She was in perfectly good health ...

Royal pythons are also known as ball pythons and are a non-venomous snake that comes from Africa. It is the smallest of the African pythons and is a popular pet.

Ball pythons, native to sub-Saharan Africa, are popular nonvenomous snakes known for their docile nature and distinct behavior of coiling into a ball when threatened. They play a vital role in ...

Royal pythons originate from the grasslands of West Africa and use constriction rather than venom to kill their prey. They can grow up to a length of 1.5 metres (almost 5ft).

Royal pythons originate from the grasslands of West Africa and use constriction rather than venom to kill their prey. They can grow up to a length of 1.5 metres (almost 5ft). They are known to ...