African rock pythons and reticulated pythons fall into this category. While it's rare, there have been cases of these snakes attacking and killing their owners (or some innocent bystander like a child). ... The simple fact is that there has never been a single documented case of a ball python attacking and killing a human.

Has a ball python ever eaten a human?

Is this the first time a python has eaten a human? No. In 2002, a 10-year-old boy was reportedly swallowed by a rock python in South Africa. And in March last year - also in Sulawesi - a farmer was swallowed by a 7m-long python.

Are ball pythons dangerous to humans?

They are fairly docile, but may bite you for one reason or another. Ball pythons are not venomous and don't have fangs, so a bite may not be as severe as other snake bites. Always use caution if you're bitten by a ball python, and seek medical treatment. Ball pythons are also known as royal pythons.