People joked about the ball python being an "iPad kid." Others admired the gentle way in which the girl interacted with the snake, saying how well the snake responded to its human friend.

Because of the snake's less aggressive behavior, ball pythons are among the most popular snakes used as pets. Adults average in length from 2 to 5 feet. How much is a ball python?

How Instagram's 'yoink guy' uses Florida wildlife to captivate almost 8 million people and what to know about the 2025 Python ...

As Esparza explained, a ball python needs consistently warm temperatures and cannot survive on Whidbey Island, even in the summer. The couple who found the snake placed a clear plastic tub over it ...

The ball python does not seem like a snake with hidden depths. Small African pythons, they’re the second most popular pet reptile in the world, beloved for their rich colors, intricate patterns ...

Ball pythons are not affectionate and may recognize their owner as a safe creature, but this is as good as it gets. "When it comes to keeping snakes as pets, they are very relaxed when treated ...

Pythons are non-native to Florida and non-venomous snakes. Burmese pythons are one of the largest snakes in the world. The ball python found in Vero Beach was "friendly" and docile when rescued.