"This is a South Florida problem that is rapidly turning into a Central Florida problem." ...

When an invasive species alters that system, the effects can extend far beyond the food chain.

The event also draws attention to the risks of releasing nonnative pets into the wild.

The annual amateur Florida Python Challenge gets hoopla and cash, but scientists harvest the real goods: tons of snakes and ...

"They're just so good at hunting, hiding, and surviving here." ...

According to the Bible, the world’s first con man was a snake. It deceived Adam and Eve, leading them to commit the first sin ...

In Florida, the Burmese python has established itself as “a slithering menace that is wiping out species”, Galante says.

Nothing says Florida quite like a state agency-sponsored event where participants can win $10,000 in cash by hunting and ...

Florida scientists removed a record 177 Burmese pythons weighing over four tons, using innovative tracking methods to protect ...

Researchers in Florida are using an unexpected tool to help fight invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades: opossums. Because opossums are one of the snakes' favorite prey, scientists discovered ...

In two weeks, the 2026 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off! Registered participants have the opportunity to win a share of $25,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ...

As python hunters head out into the Everglades for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, many of them will feel the bite of the invasive snake.