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.

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.

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 ...

The invasive species is wreaking havoc on 'one of the world’s most unique ecosystems.’ By Laura Baisas Published Feb 7, 2025 10:19 AM EST Get the Popular Science ...

Ever heard of a heat-seeking missile? Well, meet nature’s version: the heat-sensing python. In this article, I will introduce you to these remarkable snakes. These creatures are more than just big ...

Who do you think would win a fight between a python and a crocodile in Florida? Generally, we would look to real-life ...

A California ball python was captured at an In-N-Out Burger 50 miles from her home. While Florida has ball pythons, our challenge is dealing with the much larger Burmese pythons. Sometimes a mouse won ...

‘Watching an invasive apex predator swallow a full-sized deer in front of you is something that you will never forget.' By Andrew Paul Published Oct 24, 2024 1:54 ...

A pair of python hunters stumbled across a python swim party that might offer new insights into their nesting patterns in<a ...

The Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons. The competition raises awareness of the threat these snakes pose to the Everglades ecosystem. Burmese pythons ...

Burmese pythons can consume prey even larger than scientists realized, according to a new study. That means more animals are on the menu across southern Florida, where the nonnative, invasive snakes ...