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.

A family in Cleveland, Australia, called in a professional snake catcher to remove the reptile Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, ...

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.

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

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Residents of a Florida neighborhood are on edge, saying they've caught 22 ball pythons roaming around their Prairie Lakes homes in July. Experts say the snakes aren't wild and ...

The Molinaro Snake Lab shares a look at a fully formed baby ball python in its egg as it prepares to hatch.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A three-and-a-half long non-venomous live ball python was found in a Waipahu home on Saturday morning. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA/Gray News) - A woman in Louisiana went to use her bathroom and got an ugly surprise when a snake slithered out of her toilet. The animal encounter happened around 1:30 a.m.

The driver found the reptile the morning after a ride from a Philadelphia reptile show. Police say the snake was safely ...

Biting in snakes is usually a defensive activity, and several factors trigger the behavior. Among the most common reasons for ...

An Uber driver in Pennsylvania got an unexpected surprise after finishing his shift -- a live snake left behind in his car.