A large ball python is on the loose in Greater Victoria again — a week following its capture after being on the slither for more than a month. The 1.4-metre long fugitive was reported missing on Aug.

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.

Ball pythons, native to sub-Saharan Africa, are popular nonvenomous snakes known for their docile nature and distinct behavior of coiling into a ball when threatened. They play a vital role in ...