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

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, ...

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

10-day competition offers $25,000 in prizes for removing invasive Burmese pythons from Everglades.

Native scavengers may be exploiting Burmese python nests to their benefit but it's unclear how often it is happening.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, originally introduced through the pet trade. Florida officials advise reporting python sightings and permit the humane killing of the snakes on ...

The Florida Python Challenge is an annual 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida's ecosystem. The 2025 challenge saw 934 participants remove a record 294 pythons, ...