Helping lizards roam the earth Oct 22, 2009
His reptilian repertoire includes red-tail boas as breeders, three smaller ball pythons and a corn snake. (Use arrows above to view more photos). (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Shrews are our friends Aug 21, 2009
They would make ball pythons look like pansies. A shrew must consume its body weight in other creatures every day, or starve. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Choosing a Ball Python as a Pet Jul 22, 2009
Ball pythons make wonderful, gentle pets for children and adults alike ... Care must be taken to keep the lid secured because ball pythons are real escape artists ... In nature, ball pythons spend a lot of time underground, so it is important that the tank be equipped with one or two enclosures. (Suite101.com)
Python Strangles Child in Florida Jul 2, 2009
" Really? Even the little guys like Ball Pythons, Children's Pythons, etc.? That's almost like saying "Children shouldn't play with dogs" because some dogs have killed children. The issue is more complicated than that...There are a number of python (and other) species that pose no threat to even the smallest of children. The real problem is the very large species when given inadequate housing, irresponsible and/or uninformed owners, etc. by DaVicar5 July 1, 2009 9:51 AM PDT "Ball Pythons"? Is... (CBS News -- Early Show)
The Best Pet Snakes for Beginners Jun 25, 2009
Ball Pythons for New Snake Owners ... Ball pythons can grow up to five feet long, but their growth is over a long period, allowing the owner to become familiar with the snake as it grows ... Ball pythons eat live mice and rats and kill them by strangulation, so prospective owners shouldn't be squeamish about feeding their new pet. (Suite101.com)
Grab One: Locals featured on Fox News Jun 25, 2009
"It was trying to get at some baby ducks when we grabbed it," said Nichols, who also has two ball pythons, each four feet in length and an 11-foot Columbian boa in his home. He notes that his wife "thinks we're crazy.". (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Reptiles OK in Edgewater Jun 16, 2009
"But I think it would just hinder normal people who have little lizards and ball pythons.". City Manager Tracey Barlow said staff conducted further research between the first reading in May and the final Monday night vote and found issues. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Animals from Busch Gardens amuse pre-Memorial Day travelers at rest stop May 22, 2009
The family has two ball pythons at home, so dad Ray had no problem laying hands on the gator. Raelyn, though, was not so sure. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Up close and personal with snakes Feb 8, 2009
" Fourteen-year-old Hasan has been caring for snakes since he was 11. He owns eight pythons. He gave this advice to people just starting to care for snakes: "Start with ball pythons ... "Ball pythons are the easiest to care for because they grow no more than a meter. They also come in many colors.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
