Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A Tucson pet store is asking for the public's help after two ball pythons were stolen from their southeast side location on March 23. The theft happened around 6:30 p.m. at ...

CU Boulder researchers have discovered an appetite-suppressing compound in python blood that helps the snakes consume enormous meals and go months without eating yet remain metabolically healthy. The ...

An emergency homeless shelter will open this winter in downtown Appleton, serving as a haven during extreme weather for those who can't stay at other shelters. Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake ...

Professional python hunters Guillermo Tapanes and Matt Kogo spotted something strange swimming in a remote pond on the border of Broward and Palm Beach counties. It was wasn’t moving like an iguana or ...

Gusty winds will remain the main weather story across South Florida through the weekend and into early next week.A strong area of high pressure to the north is No increase in Florida measles cases for ...

A feisty young ball python showing typical defensive behavior that usually fades with gentle and consistent handling over time. Trump proposes new monument near Lincoln Memorial An American dream at ...

JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A ball python was spotted at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, and after several months of searching, the snake has finally been captured. The Rhode Island Department of ...

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Officials is reminding residents to not release their pets into the wild after finding a ball python in Jamestown. Officials said the 3-foot ball python ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. More than 4,200 species of snakes exist on the planet and ...

Your dog probably goes crazy for its favorite toy, but do they love it a little too much? In the dog training world, pups that are highly motivated by toys are often referred to as "ball junkies." ...