Video: Burmese python yanked out of semi-truck engine in Florida
A first responder in Miami-Dade County who specializes in catching invasive pythons had a busy week.
Video: Florida fire captain removes Burmese python from shed
A fire captain in South Florida took on a tough task, removing an invasive Burmese python found in a shed.
2025 Python Challenge: Florida woman wins with 60-snake haul; record 294 invasive pythons caught
A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades.
Robotic rabbits join fight against invasive pythons in Florida Everglades
Burmese pythons have become one of Florida’s most destructive invasive species, devastating native wildlife in the Everglades. Now, biologists are turning to an unexpected new ally in their battle: robotic rabbits.
Florida Python Challenge kicks off Friday. Here's what to know
The annual Florida Python Challenge starts Friday in South Florida, and participants can win thousands of dollars in prizes.
Video: Florida deputy removes python from pool deck
A deputy in southwest Florida helped a family remove an unwanted guest at their pool party: a ball python.
Florida organization sets record for Burmese python captures during latest season
The latest season has been a record-breaker for the capture and removal of Burmese pythons, according to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Florida Python Challenge 2025 registration opens
Registration for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge is officially open.
See it: Florida officials unleash dozens of snakes…for a good cause
Officials released 42 eastern indigo snakes into the wilds of Florida this week in an effort to recover local populations of the species.
Hurricanes Helene, Milton may have spread dangerous invasive species across Southeast
As the Southeast recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, experts warn that floodwaters from the systems may have accelerated the spread of invasive species, which can be detrimental to local populations of plants and wildlife.
Video: Blind dog finds blind python in Florida Everglades: ‘Another notch on her belt’
Whoever said a blind dog can hunt has never met Helen. Not only can she hunt, but she recently found a blind python in the Florida Everglades.
Alligator spotted dragging massive Burmese python in Florida Everglades
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Python found eating deer in Florida stuns scientists
A study by biologists in Southwest Florida has uncovered that massive snakes known as Burmese pythons can consume larger prey than initially thought.
Florida Python Challenge 2024 removes nearly 200 invasive snakes from state
Nearly 200 pythons were removed from South Florida during the 2024 Florida Python Challenge.
Florida Python Challenge starts Friday
Florida snake hunters are ready to storm the Everglades and remove invasive Burmese pythons.
Florida Python Challenge registration opens
Registration for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge officially opened on Thursday.
Video: Colorado police officer finds live rattlesnake during car search
A Colorado police officer was left rattled on Sunday night when he searched a car for drugs and instead came face to face with a live rattlesnake, authorities said.
FWC captures massive Burmese python in Everglades
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission captured one of the heaviest Burmese pythons on record in the Everglades.
Florida's native snake population sees decline caused by invasive parasite: Researcher
The native snake population in Florida is declining, and researchers have found that it's due to an invasive parasite called "Snake Lungworm."
Video: Snake startles Florida driver who mistook it for a python and called deputies
A snake is back in its natural habitat after curling up inside a car engine in Southwest Florida.