They get their name from their behavior of curling themselves up into a tight ball, Petco says. If you happen to be missing your python, please contact Lower Paxton Township Police at (717) 558-6900.

What is a ball python snake? And why isn't this 'nice cousin' to the Burmese hunted in Florida? We explain the details.

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