A Lehigh Acres family found themselves in a slithery situation when a friendly ball python decided to crash their pool party.

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.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Residents of a Florida neighborhood are on edge, saying they've caught 22 ball pythons roaming around their Prairie Lakes homes in July. Experts say the snakes aren't wild ...

The Burmese python can be captured and humanely killed year-round without a permit or hunting license on 32 Commission-managed lands in South Florida. Residents can also compete in a state ...

Ball pythons get to be about 4 feet long, while Burmese pythons can reach between 10 and 16 feet long as adults. However, the average size of Burmese pythons caught in Florida ranges from 6 to 9 ...