"It's not the snake's fault; this is yet another human error of introducing a non-native animal." ...

New research suggests Florida could better control its estimated 100,000 to 300,000 invasive Burmese pythons by targeting ...

A Burmese python guarding 20 eggs was discovered beneath a South Florida sidewalk after a passer-by noticed movement under ...

The study found that targeting large, mature female pythons is key to controlling the population. Optimal hunting conditions include specific moon phases, warmer and more humid weather, and cool ...

The South Florida Water Management District announced the August winners for its Python Elimination Program and the bonus awards.

A tool created by University of Florida researchers aims to guide invasive Burmese python removal by helping hunters prioritize snakes for removal.

Contracted hunters eliminated 181 invasive pythons in South Florida during a recent competition. Brian Hargrove was the overall winner, removing 37 pythons and earning a $600 bonus. Contracted python ...

As another python hunting year winds down in Florida, it will be a tall order for any hunter to top Carl Jackson's ...

Tom Rahill won the annual event, earning $10,000 for removing 96 Burmese pythons from South Florida Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, ...

Within the next couple of decades, the Key Largo woodrat could go extinct if the Burmese python population continues as is, a researcher said.

More than 900 participants helped remove 280 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, according to the FWC. Tom Rahill won the grand prize of $10,000 by ...