I just brought home my very first pet snake—a beautiful ball python—and now it’s time to build him a proper home. In this ...

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Ball pythons have straightforward care requirements in terms of diet, lighting and temperature, and enclosure setup and size. While these care requirements can be daunting for new reptile owners ...

As a new ball python owner you’ll need to know what to feed your snake, how often to feed it, and what to do if it won’t eat. Ball Python Diet Their feeding needs vary depending on their size ...

Beginner-friendly snakes like the ball python, corn snake or rosy boa are docile, low drama and relatively easy to care for. Just don’t skimp on their setup. These reptiles need cozy enclosures ...

The ball python does not seem like a snake with hidden depths. Small African pythons, they’re the second most popular pet reptile in the world, beloved for their rich colors, intricate patterns ...

Scientists at Wilfrid Laurier University put 10 ball pythons in a single enclosure with several individual shelters. This time-lapse clip shows the snakes exploring their enclosure and interacting ...

As the 5-foot-long ball python coiled itself around my neck, ... Snakes in their enclosures at LXRYOGA in Costa Mesa, Calif., Sept. 28, 2024. Paula Mejía/SFGATE.