Learn about what ball pythons eat, how often you should feed them, reasons why they might not eat, and what to do if they won’t eat their food.

Python meat could feed the planet as a high-quality protein as global agriculture faces continuing challenges, a new study's co-author said.

The amethystine python grows to enormous lengths — some up to 26 feet (8 meters), though the average is 10 to 16 feet. They are short and muscular, perfect for constriction.