Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially. By Asher Elbein The ball python ...

Their feeding needs vary depending on their size, and you don’t need to feed them every day. What ball pythons eat. In general, the youngest, smallest ones eat small frozen feeder mice or rats. Larger ...

Ball pythons are non-venomous snakes. They are popular as pets because of their generally docile existence. However, it is possible for a ball python to bite you. Ball pythons are considered ...

In comic books, many superheroes have gained extraordinary powers after being transfused with the (often modified or irradiated) blood of animals. But, as so often happens, life proves stranger than ...

Because they do not have venom, ball pythons are not poisonous. However, a bite can cause an infection, so you should call your doctor if you’re bitten. Share on Pinterest Ball pythons are popular ...

If a human ate 50 percent of their weight in one sitting, their body might not take it. Their stomach would expand, and their heart would begin trying to furiously pump blood to sustain the metabolism ...

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.