The Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world. Adult snakes caught in Florida are between 6 and 9 feet on average, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Note to readers: The Naples Daily News and News-Press asked experts questions about Burmese pythons in 2024. The invasive python is wreaking havoc with the ecosystem in southern parts of Florida. AMY ...

A large alligator nicknamed 'Godzilla' was caught on video dragging an enormous Burmese python through the water in the ...

OCHOPEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Snake hunters, the race is on to protect Florida’s native wildlife by killing as many Burmese pythons as possible – and potentially bring home a share of $25,000 in prize money ...

A Burmese python that had caused concern among residents in a Miami-Dade neighborhood was captured Wednesday after being spotted again following an initial sighting during Thanksgiving.

Florida’s warm climate created perfect conditions for the Burmese python to thrive. Originally native to Southeast Asia, the snake adapted quickly to wetlands and swamps. Its diet includes birds, ...

Burmese pythons, one of the largest snake species in the world, could be the most destructive invasive animal in Florida Everglades history. They can swim, burrow and climb trees, and they eat almost ...

Professional snake removal experts captured a 30-pound, 6½-foot Burmese python from a Miami-Dade residential area, preventing potential danger to pets and children.

Researchers are looking for innovative ways to eradicate the invasive species. A team dedicated to controlling populations of invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida has deployed another unique ...

A ball python, also called the royal python, is a less troublesome cousin to the Burmese, and has been eating its way through the Everglades for decades. Ball pythons are native to west sub Saharan ...