"They're just so good at hunting, hiding, and surviving here." ...

The reptiles, native to Southeast Asia, are considered an invasive species, and state law requires them to be euthanized ...

Florida's python problem is widely tied to people importing exotic pets and releasing or losing them into the wild.

Florida is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the United States, from the vast wetlands of the Everglades to coastal marshes and subtropical forests. But these remarkable habitats are ...

"Thank you for what you do for us in Florida." ...

Today the dates will be announced for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. But who can forget 2025 when history was made?

The annual Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day event to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Participants ...

A shocking discovery in Florida’s Everglades has once again highlighted the growing threat posed by invasive Burmese pythons in the region. Snake hunter Kevin Pavlidis recently uncovered two ...

Burmese pythons, one of the state's most fearsome invasive species, have been an established presence in the Everglades for more the 25 years. Scientists thought for years salty water, predators, ...

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 ...

The dates for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge are set. Here's how last year's winner captured a whopping 60 pythons for the $10,000 grand prize.