Docile, furry and cute to some, possums have become an unexpected ally in the effort to slow the invasion of Burmese pythons, ...

Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.

Carl Jackson caught a nearly 17-ft long Burmese python weighing over 200lbs as part of an effort to rid Florida of the ...

Florida is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the United States, from the vast wetlands of the Everglades to ...

As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...

One python hunter, Anthony Flanagan, had a busy March eliminating the invasive snakes. He was rewarded by the South Florida ...

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 ...

Most headlines about invasive species focus on snakes. Burmese pythons in Florida, brown tree snakes in Guam, and Boa ...

Burmese pythons can also swallow much bigger prey, due to their ability to open their flexible jaws even wider than their ...

Florida is home to 46 native snake species, four invasive species, and six categories of venomous snakes. Venomous snakes like cottonmouths and various rattlesnakes are found in and around many of ...

Here's a refresher on nuisance animals in Florida, firearm laws to be aware of and what to know if you'd like to trap or kill ...

The elusive rainbow snake is a nonvenomous species, whose population has declined in recent decades, according to the wildlife commission.