See scientists wrangling the invasive snakes.
Ahead of the Florida Python Challenge in July 2026, see what the bite of the snakes' powerful jaws looks like.
A Burmese python population has emerged in Southwest Florida, raising fresh concerns about the invasive predator's spread.
Eating its prey can be a process for a python, which is why it relies so heavily on its jaw to get the job done, including consuming a whole deer.
It is not uncommon to spot a Burmese or reticulated python constricting and killing prey in their natural habitat. However, ...
The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program has been a big success since it started in 2025.
Hunters participating in the Florida Python Challenge in July will have an abundance of python meet. But it is advised that ...