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 ...

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.

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 ...

Snakes primarily bite in self-defense, often due to fear, hunger, or stress from poor handling. However, some species, especially those bred in captivity, are less prone to biting. These include corn ...

A new internet trend that is rising, and it involves something quite unexpected: snakes! A viral video has created a buzz ...

There's no single agreed upon term for a group of snakes, but scientist Morgan Skinner has a suggestion. "Cuddle of snakes," he told As It Happens host Nil Kӧksal. "Maybe that should be the name." ...

"A snake in the grass," has taken on a whole new meaning for a Brandon man. Ren Bouchard was pulling into his driveway Sunday evening when he noticed something unusual next to his house. "I thought at ...