An alligator made a meal out of an invasive Burmese python at Shark Valley in the Florida Everglades, near Alligator Alcatraz ...

The Burmese python’s journey to the Everglades is a tale of unintended consequences. Originally brought to Florida as exotic pets, these snakes were often released into the wild when they became ...

A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the results of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, ...

Friday marked the start of the annual Florida Python Challenge, where hunters head into the Everglades to track down invasive Burmese pythons in hopes of grabbing a share of $30,000 in prizes.

The 10-day competition drew 934 participants from 30 states and Canada. This year's event included Everglades National Park ...

MIAMI — Flanked by a huge writhing snake, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that the annual prize-winning hunt for invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades will begin Aug. 5.

The annual Florida Python Challenge ended on Sunday. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee Through 2023, more than 18,000 pythons have been removed from the wild, with about 11,000 taken out by contractors like ...

“A 17 1/2-foot snake could eat anything it wants,” Krysko said. Tens of thousands of Burmese pythons are believed to be living in the Everglades, where they thrive in the warm, humid climate.

Aaron Mann has earned recognition in South Florida for capturing 87 Burmese pythons, an invasive species threatening the delicate ecosystem of the Everglades. These giant snakes prey on native ...

A Burmese python was captured in the Everglades with a nest containing a record-breaking 111 eggs. According to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, the snake and eggs were removed ...