Pet python on the loose in Somerville The snake is a ball python — a common pet snake that is docile and not dangerous, according to an animal control officer.

Despite looking similar, Burmese pythons are typically longer by growing to average 6-9 feet, while ball pythons rarely grow beyond 4 feet long.

Ball python crashes Florida pool party, deputy saves the day LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — A weekend pool party in Florida had an unwanted guest when a ball python was found on the pool deck.

'Python Huntress' shared video of bites she received on her arm after a recent trip to find the invasive Burmese python snakes.

Watch: Florida deputies rescue python from pool deck, then adopt it Ball pythons are not native to Florida, but have been found in the wild of the Sunshine State by way of the pet trade, according to ...

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Ball pythons require a secure tank, appropriate heating, and a diet of pre-killed rodents, but overall, their care is straightforward. They rarely bite and tolerate handling well, making them a ...

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