The South Florida Water Management District is now rewarding hunters for removing python eggs and active nests from the ...
A new study finds that invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida can open their jaws even wider than researchers previously ...
"They're just so good at hunting, hiding, and surviving here." ...
Burmese pythons have devastated native wildlife, preying on animals that help keep the ecosystem balanced.
Long-term tracking shows a Burmese python is rewriting assumptions about breeding, giving new intel for Florida's battle against the invasive snake.
Florida’s war against the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is still going strong, but you can do your part to battle one of the state’s most destructive invasive species. Earlier this week, ...
The dates for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge are set. Here's how last year's winner captured a whopping 60 pythons for the $10,000 grand prize.
Today the dates will be announced for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. But who can forget 2025 when history was made?
Burmese pythons – destructive invasive snakes with few natural predators in Florida – are fairly distinct once they reach adulthood. But smaller members of the species can be mistaken for native ...
Of the state's six venomous snakes, four can be found in South Florida.
Florida wildlife officials released more information about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge on Tuesday, which brings hunters from all over to compete for a big cash prize while also helping protect ...
Native scavengers may be exploiting Burmese python nests to their benefit but it's unclear how often it is happening.