Hepatozoon ayorgbor n. sp. is described from specimens of Python regius imported from Ghana. Gametocytes were found in the peripheral blood of 43 of 55 snakes examined. Localization of gametocytes was ...

Unusually among reptiles, Australian carpet pythons (Morelia spilota) display substantial geographic variation in mating systems and sexual size dimorphism. We studied a population of the ...

Snakes require specific care and commitment, making them suitable only for dedicated owners. Popular pet snake families include Boidae, Pythonidae, and Colubridae, with species like Ball Python, ...

There is a deadly battle playing out in the Florida Everglades between pythons and alligators. Unlike gators, pythons are not native to Florida. They were first reported in the state in 2000. They ...

The reticulated python or Malayopython reticulatus is one of the most fascinating and impressive species of snakes, known for their enormous size and interesting patterns. A giant constrictor belongs ...

Pythonidae ranks 20th in our list of the most deadliest snakes in the world. We have not chosen any specific python species, but it is on our list primarily because of disregard of people who keep ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The python elimination program in Florida is reaching a milestone today. Crews with the South Florida Water Management District will weigh-in the 1000th eliminated ...

Ever heard of a heat-seeking missile? Well, meet nature’s version: the heat-sensing python. In this article, I will introduce you to these remarkable snakes. These creatures are more than just big ...

The newly discovered species of snake was found by palaeontologists excavating a disused German quarry known as the Messel Pit. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, which sits about 22 miles outside of ...

Performing with large pythons comes with obvious hazards. Recently, a video surfaced of a snake charmer in India whose live show turned into an emergency situation. In the video, the snake charmer can ...