Invasive Burmese Pythons Have Formed a New Snake Hotspot Outside the Florida Everglades, Experts Say

Wildlife officials believe the new python population started because of snakes that were released or escaped from captivity ...

Meet 'Ibu Baron': Giant python in Indonesia confirmed as the longest wild snake ever officially measured

A record-breaking giant reticulated python captured in Indonesia has been officially added to Guinness World Records as the ...
Dolphins Wire

Here's where Burmese pythons have been spotted in Palm Beach County

FWC data shows Burmese pythons mostly stay in southwestern Florida wetlands. What to know about the snakes found in Palm ...

Maps Show Spread of Burmese Pythons as Hunting Challenge Begins

Burmese pythons spread beyond the Everglades as Florida's Python Challenge begins, offering $25,000 in prizes.
Animal Welfare Institute

Growing Deception: Farms Mask Illicit Traffic in Wild Pythons

According to a new study published in the journal Biological Conservation, breeding farms in Indonesia are being used to launder thousands of illegally caught snakes each year. Authors Jessica Lyons ...

Nature's illusionists: Snakes with the most incredible camouflage that outsmart predators and prey

Many snakes possess exceptional camouflage skills to blend seamlessly with their surroundings. These adaptations help them ...

Snake hunters gather in Florida to kill invasive pythons for $25,000 in prizes

On July 10, hundreds of professional and amateur snake hunters entered the annual Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day race to ...
Outdoor Life

21 Shocking Snake Photos from the Florida Python Challenge

Hundreds of python hunters are currently combing the Everglades ecosystem in Southern Florida for the state’s annual Python Challenge. Last year, 934 hunters participated in the 10-day event and ...