“Pythons disrupt food webs, altering predator-prey dynamics and reducing populations of key native species,” Alex Romer, a study co-author and a quantitative ecologist at UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale ...

Ian Bartoszek didn’t need the beeping radio receiver to know there were pythons nearby. As his team of four walked single-file into the dense oak woods of South Florida, they couldn’t help but notice ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In a state known for its alligators, theme parks, and sun-seeking ...

The annual Florida Python Challenge is on. Amateur and professional snake hunters alike are scattered across parts of the Everglades on a mission to capture as many Burmese pythons as they can. The ...

I’ve done a lot of wild things but going on a python adventure with my wife, Julie, this past February with Conservancy of Southwest Florida biologists has to be at the top. The Conservancy of ...

It's official, the Florida Python Challenge this year has a winner. The $10,000 grand prize went to Ronald Kiger, who removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades during the 10-day hunt, ...

Amy Siewe teaches people how to find and euthanize invasive Burmese pythons, which have been so successful at adapting to Florida that they appear here to stay. Amy Siewe wrestles with an almost ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission consistently urges hunters to report or kill Burmese pythons to reduce the population of the invasive species. But this August, you could win big ...

Catching pythons is less about skill and more about technique — or at least according to Toby Benoit. The writer, novelist, and python hunter set out for this year’s 2023 Florida Python Challenge with ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Catching Burmese Pythons isn't just good for the environment, but it helps veterans overcome challenges from their service. They call themselves ‘Swamp Apes’. They ...

The Ball python (Python regius) is a nonvenomous constrictor snake native to sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its docile temperament and manageable size, it has become one of the most popular pet ...