For aspiring snake enthusiasts and first-time reptile keepers, the world of pet snakes can seem like a daunting place.

Snakes come in various sizes, colors, and temperaments, with some being friendly and suitable as pets too. This guide ...

The lifespan of a ball python in captivity is 20 to 30 years, she said. Rocksssanne is 28. The library bought her from a pet store when she was 3 years old, Warkentin said. A child won a contest ...

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Ball pythons are native to Africa, though they’ve been a popular pet across the world for decades. They are nonvenomous and are generally considered docile, according to experts.

The exotic pet trade has seen an explosive growth in the last two decades, bolstered by series like Netflix’s “The Tiger King ...

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A snake owner was killed by an 8ft (2.4m) pet python he called his "baby", an inquest has heard. Daniel Brandon, 31, died from asphyxiation at his home near Basingstoke, Hampshire, on 25 August.