The state record for heaviest python caught is a 215-pound beast caught in 2022. The invasive snake, a colossal female, was ...

For years, scientists suspected that invasive Burmese pythons were contributing to the disappearance of mammals from ...

Less than 3% of all snake sightings involved climbing trees, according to USGS.

Researchers investigated the prevalence and types of parasites affecting Burmese pythons and native snakes in South Florida.

A tool created by University of Florida researchers aims to guide Burmese python removal efforts by helping hunters ...

A retired US Army veteran has spent 11 years hunting invasive Burmese pythons in Florida’s Everglades, earning hourly pay while helping protect native wildlife.

Burmese pythons, one of the largest snakes in the world, are best known for the way they catch and eat their food. The snake uses its sharp rearward-pointing teeth to seize prey, and then coils its ...

In 2024, University of Florida researchers developed a DNA test that detects four invasive snakes in water and soil. Field ...

The invasive snakes are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes. Pythons may increasingly be found in residential backyards and urban areas adjacent to these waterways.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species causing significant harm to the South Florida ecosystem. The annual Florida Python Challenge encourages hunters to help control the growing python population.