Photo Credit: iStock A viral video from the Everglades is putting new focus on a disturbing part of Florida's python problem.

Biologists removed 8,080 pounds of invasive Burmese pythons from the outskirts of Naples in just six months. The biggest ...

Burmese pythons – destructive invasive snakes with few natural predators in Florida – are fairly distinct once they reach adulthood. But smaller members of the species can be mistaken for native ...

Invasive Burmese pythons continue to flourish throughout the Florida Everglades as these massive snakes are perfectly suited to life in South Florida ...

Florida is known nationwide for boasting a myriad of eclectic residents, diverse environments and sometimes intimidating wildlife. But gators aren't the only massive reptile to look out for in the ...

Conservancy of Southwest Florida biologists caught the heaviest Burmese python ever recorded in the Florida Everglades in ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, originally introduced through the pet trade. Florida officials advise reporting python sightings and permit the humane killing of the snakes on ...

Alligator mating season occurs in May and June, leading to increased activity and potential sightings. Alligators in Florida are opportunistic feeders, and known to occasionally prey on invasive ...

Pythons are not the easiest animals to find. This well camouflaged and secretive species is able to blend perfectly into the environment. Detection rates for pythons are low, and on average it takes ...

Burmese pythons are fairly distinct once they reach adulthood. But smaller members of the species can be mistaken for native Florida snakes. Those often misidentified as Burmese pythons include the ...