As if that weren’t enough of an accomplishment for the old lady, she did this without having been in contact with a male for over 15 years. Researchers are investigating whether ...

St. Louis Zoo officials are trying to solve the mystery of how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs without being around a male python for at least two decades. An expert at the zoo says it’s ...

Experts at the St. Louis Zoo were astonished after a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs — seemingly without male help. In fact, zoo keepers said the snake hasn’t been near a male python in more ...

A rare and fascinating look at the moment ball python eggs are carefully opened to reveal new life ...

Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially. By Asher Elbein The ball python ...