The distinctive contest not only encapsulates the spirit of South Florida, but it also makes an important difference for the ...

In Florida, hunters have successfully caught and removed hundreds of pythons as part of official conservation efforts.

Carl Jackson noticed something when he turned his truck around on Turner River Road in Big Cypress National Park. It was almost 4 p.m. on Jan. 13. He was on his way back to near where he had just ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Friday marked ...

With a new year under way the South Florida Water Management Districted (SFWMD) is once again incentivizing Burmese python hunters in Florida to eliminate as many of the invasive snakes as they can ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, primarily established in the Everglades and South Florida. These snakes ...

A Florida python hunter recently captured a 202-pound Burmese python, one of the heaviest on record. Although not venomous, pythons have sharp, fang-like teeth that can cause painful bites. Invasive ...

Researchers in Florida discovered a method for capturing invasive Burmese pythons by using tracking devices placed on ...

The collars send a signal to researchers after a opossum is eaten, leading to the snake's location ...

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

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