Snake captured in Wesley Chapel being used to create antivenom
There are six venomous snakes found in Florida, and four are common in the Tampa Bay area. One bite could be deadly, but that same dangerous snake venom is key to reversing the damage.
There are six venomous snakes found in Florida, and four are common in the Tampa Bay area. One bite could be deadly, but that same dangerous snake venom is key to reversing the damage.
Central Florida man finds snake stuck in his clothes dryer
A Winter Park man found a snake in his clothes dryer while attempting to fix it after it stopped working.
A Winter Park man found a snake in his clothes dryer while attempting to fix it after it stopped working.
Record-breaking catch: Hunters capture 18-foot Burmese python in South Florida
Python hunters in South Florida have snagged a record-breaking catch.
Python hunters in South Florida have snagged a record-breaking catch.
Large gator captured next to alligator warning sign at Tampa park
You've likely seen these signs throughout the Tampa Bay area, showing a cartoon gator on a sign warning the reptiles may be in the area.
You've likely seen these signs throughout the Tampa Bay area, showing a cartoon gator on a sign warning the reptiles may be in the area.
11-foot python found swimming over a mile away from South Florida mainland
A massive python was found swimming in South Florida's Biscayne Bay -- over a mile away from the mainland.
A massive python was found swimming in South Florida's Biscayne Bay -- over a mile away from the mainland.
Injured manatee gone from Treasure Island canal
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission called off its mission to monitor an injured manatee that became trapped in a canal after the manatee disappeared overnight.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission called off its mission to monitor an injured manatee that became trapped in a canal after the manatee disappeared overnight.
FWC monitoring injured manatee in Treasure Island waterway
Heartbreaking video taken Sunday showed a manatee in distress with a large laceration on its back in the Intracoastal waterway near Treasure Island.
Heartbreaking video taken Sunday showed a manatee in distress with a large laceration on its back in the Intracoastal waterway near Treasure Island.
9-foot alligator captured on Brandon sidewalk
This gator didn't want to give up without a fight.
This gator didn't want to give up without a fight.
Florida doubles python hunters as over 1,000 apply for hourly wage job with bounty incentives
Florida doubled its ranks of python hunters last week as the state steps up efforts to tame the invasive species that has long devastated the balance of the natural food chain in the Everglades.
Florida doubled its ranks of python hunters last week as the state steps up efforts to tame the invasive species that has long devastated the balance of the natural food chain in the Everglades.
Human chain helps 'lost' dolphins escape from St. Pete canal
A dolphin pod was in need of directions in St. Petersburg, and with the help of a human chain, they made it safely out of a canal Tuesday morning, wildlife officials say.
A dolphin pod was in need of directions in St. Petersburg, and with the help of a human chain, they made it safely out of a canal Tuesday morning, wildlife officials say.
Final defendant in shark-dragging case takes plea deal
The video of a shark being dragged behind a speedboat is disturbing and public outrage swelled when it went viral.
The video of a shark being dragged behind a speedboat is disturbing and public outrage swelled when it went viral.
Baby gator found with tape around its mouth near Wimauma gas station
Early Tuesday morning, Hillsborough County deputies received a report about a very familiar – and very Florida -- trespasser: an alligator.
Early Tuesday morning, Hillsborough County deputies received a report about a very familiar – and very Florida -- trespasser: an alligator.
Diamondback rattlesnake removed from Wesley Chapel man's backyard
The diamondback rattlesnake is one of the deadliest snakes in the United States, and it can be found all over Florida.
The diamondback rattlesnake is one of the deadliest snakes in the United States, and it can be found all over Florida.
Orphaned manatee will be bottle fed every 3 hours to put on weight at SeaWorld
A baby manatee -– barely a month old – was orphaned, and now has a new home at SeaWorld Orlando.
A baby manatee -– barely a month old – was orphaned, and now has a new home at SeaWorld Orlando.
Watch: Dolphins stun fish by launching them into the air
Scientists have long studied the intelligent and social behaviors of dolphins.
Scientists have long studied the intelligent and social behaviors of dolphins.
Florida hunters capture 2 17-foot, 9-inch Burmese pythons on the same day
Florida wildlife officials say hunters have captured two huge Burmese pythons as part of the state's program to remove the invasive snakes.
Florida wildlife officials say hunters have captured two huge Burmese pythons as part of the state's program to remove the invasive snakes.
Nearly 18-foot Burmese python captured in South Florida
The latest invasive Burmese python that was captured was nearly 18 feet long, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The latest invasive Burmese python that was captured was nearly 18 feet long, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
7-foot alligator walks across green near golfer at Central Florida country club
A Florida golfer almost had a new caddy in the form of an alligator!
A Florida golfer almost had a new caddy in the form of an alligator!
FWC program lets teens join the python hunt
Even some of Florida’s youngest hunters get to help out with the state’s effort to eradicate invasive pythons.
Even some of Florida’s youngest hunters get to help out with the state’s effort to eradicate invasive pythons.
Canadian boy bitten by shark at South Florida beach
Officials say a Canadian boy was bitten by a shark while vacationing with his family at a Florida beach.
Officials say a Canadian boy was bitten by a shark while vacationing with his family at a Florida beach.