Hunting for Burmese pythons is best done in the dark The invasive species is wreaking havoc on 'one of the world’s most unique ecosystems.’ Laura Baisas Feb 7, 2025 10:19 AM EST ...

Jon Kukk, a board member for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, and his wife, Julie, got the experience of a lifetime hunting a Burmese python.

In a state known for its alligators, theme parks, and sun-seeking tourists of all stripes, Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) are one unwelcome visitor. Thousands of these roughly 13-foot-long ...

The annual Florida Python Challenge is on. Amateur and professional snake hunters alike are scattered across parts of the Everglades on a mission to capture as many Burmese pythons as they can.

Hunting Pythons in the Dead of Night. Amy Siewe teaches people how to find and euthanize invasive Burmese pythons, which have been so successful at adapting to Florida that they appear here to stay.

It's official, the Florida Python Challenge this year has a winner. The $10,000 grand prize went to Ronald Kiger, who removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades during the 10-day hunt ...

A Florida community caught nearly two dozen ball pythons slithering around. Between the species and the Burmese pythons, what are the differences?

Catching Burmese Pythons isn't just good for the environment, but it helps veterans overcome challenges from their service.They call themselves ‘Swamp Apes’. Th ...

In addition to identifying python hot spots, researchers found the optimal time of day and the best time of year for hunting the invasive snake.

Ball python: Habitat and distribution Ball pythons are native to sub-Saharan Africa, with their range extending from Senegal and Mali in the west to Uganda and Sudan in the east.

A mushroom forager is credited with saving two ball pythons abandoned in a Durham, North Carolina forest, a reptile rescue group says.

A nonnative snake was spotted in South Tampa’s Belmar Gardens neighborhood last week, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials.