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Ball pythons are fascinating species that play a key role in both its native ecosystem and the exotic pet trade. While the species is not currently at risk of extinction, the pressures from the ...

Ball pythons, corn snakes and rosy boas can make docile and low-maintenance pets. ... “The type of bond and relationship one has with a snake is unique and often one-sided,” said Pilny.

Ball pythons in captivity therefore might have been missing out on important social time. ... “Every snake species I’ve ever studied, they’re all very social,” Dr. Miller said.

But as the annual hunt in the Sunshine State becomes more popular, we take a look at another type of snake: the ball python. In 2019, a python was captured in the Lake Park Lowe’s parking lot ...