Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially.

The bird and carpet python were 'literally touching noses' when a professional arrived to remove the snake, per Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers ...

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, officers responded to Kings Point near Delray Beach, where an elderly resident happened upon a Ball python in her closet.

Ball pythons, native to Africa, are not part of the local ecosystem, and it's believed the four snakes were likely pets abandoned in the Mill Creek Community Association's Nature Reserve.

Recently, there have been multiple ball python sightings in S.C. In September 2023, a ball python was found in a Walmart parking lot in Pickens, with police taking it into custody.

Pythons are non-native to Florida and non-venomous snakes. Burmese pythons are one of the largest snakes in the world. The ball python found in Vero Beach was "friendly" and docile when rescued.

Members of the Oak Park Fire Department said they were called to the scene on Saturday after a man’s pet ball python got loose while they were riding a CTA Green Line train.