Experts believe the snakes may be dispersing from the Everglades as their population grows, using connected waterways as highways. While not considered an overwhelming threat to humans, pythons can ...

Once imported to Florida as exotic pets, Burmese pythons have become one of the most devastating invasive species the state has ever faced. As their numbers grow, their impact on native wildlife in ...

Taylor Stanberry became the first woman to win the Florida Python Challenge in 2025. She captured 60 invasive Burmese pythons during the 10-day competition. Stanberry, a Naples native, has over a ...

The Florida Python Challenge 2025 is in full swing. The annual snake hunt started at 12:01 a.m. July 11. It will end at 5 p.m. July 20. Participants have until July 20 to kill as many Burmese pythons ...

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