Snake hunters compete for $25,000 wrangling Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades

Participants will compete July 10-19 to help remove Burmese pythons from the Everglades and raise awareness about invasive ...

8 snake species that rarely bite humans: From corn snakes to ball pythons

Snakes have a reputation for being quick to strike, but several species rarely live up to that image. Breeders who work with these animals select for calm temperaments, and many of the snakes kept as ...

Forrest Galante, wildlife expert, on invasive species in the U.S.: “The Burmese python problem really is out of control in Florida”

In Florida, the Burmese python has established itself as “a slithering menace that is wiping out species”, Galante says.

Python hunters captured 8,000 pounds of snake. Meet their leader

A team of Burmese python hunters caught a record breaking 8,000 pounds in snake this season. Meet the man leading the crusade.
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Florida’s Python Challenge is just wrangling snakes for some. But for military vets, it’s a chance to heal

For the animals and plants native to the Florida Everglades, the removal of invasive species like the Burmese python is a tough job that someone’s got to do. But for many military veterans who help ...

An unexpected predator is raiding Burmese python nests in the Everglades

University of Florida researchers documented a surprising new threat to Burmese python eggs in the Everglades, adding to growing evidence that native wildlife is fighting back against the invasive ...
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Tested positive for python? DNA tests will reveal where hard-to-find snakes are

New technology detects snake DNA in the environment and allows researchers to determine if invasive snakes such as the Burmese python are in the area. Pioneered by the University of Florida, the ...