Join Michael from The Reptile Zoo as he shares fun facts about ball pythons, including where they're from, their behavior, and what makes them unique!

The snake, which was named Zolta by the team, was found to be a ball python. These reptiles, also called royal pythons, are native to west and central sub-Saharan Africa.

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 ...

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.

In early July, a maintenance team discovered four ball pythons in a local nature preserve. These snakes, native to Africa, ...

Ball pythons, sometimes known as royal pythons, are so named because their key defense against predators is to roll up in a ball. Priscilla Crisler of Augusta Animal Services says the snakes ...

Experts at the St. Louis Zoo are trying to figure out how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs despite not being near a male python for more than 15 years. Mark Wanner, manager of herpetology ...