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

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The Ball python (Python regius) is a nonvenomous constrictor snake native to sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its docile temperament and manageable size, it has become one of the most popular pet ...

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Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Lake Park last week, tasked with removing an unsettling trespasser. An approximately 8-foot-long python was ...

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