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

Whether you’re caring for a ball python or bearded dragon, pet reptiles come with unique conditions that you must be aware of ...

In the wild, ball pythons are usually brown and tan. In America, breeding them to produce eye-catching offspring has become a lucrative, frenetic, and—for some—troubling enterprise.

Ball pythons are also hunted for their meat and skin, which is used in the leather trade. While these factors have not yet led to a significant population decline globally, they remain a concern ...