Florida’s southern wetlands have been overtaken by a predator that does not belong there. Burmese pythons, native to ...

Florida has a snake problem. Specifically, a Burmese python issue. The non-native snake has been a nuisance to South Florida’s ecology since the 1990’s and the state has worked on multiple solutions ...

The 10-day Florida Python Challenge that started July 10 is just about over. Hunters from all over have converged in South Florida to eliminate as many pythons as they can in exchange for cash prizes, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pineapple juice marinade for Burmese python meat is an elixir of bromelain that tames and restrains the notorious Everglades ...

U.S. agency warns staff that it doesn't want another Southwest Florida Burmese python problem. Invaders part of State ...

This year's Florida Python Challenge was July 10-19 at eight designated locations in south Florida. More than 900 hunters ...

According to the Bible, the world’s first con man was a snake. It deceived Adam and Eve, leading them to commit the first sin, which is how we wound up living in this messed-up world we have now. I ...

On the marsh-fringed Gulf Coast where a trio of unhurried rivers slug into Charlotte Harbor, a semi-aquatic invader has settled in, taking advantage of Florida’s natural and man hewn waterways. An ...

A professional python hunter explains why she does not participate in Florida's Python Challenge. The event attracts inexperienced people who may harm native snakes or get bitten. The author believes ...

The Florida Department of Health has issued a "do not consume python" advisory due to unhealthy mercury levels. Despite the advisory, it is not illegal to eat python meat in Florida. Some chefs and ...