Florida Python Challenge has hunters trying to eliminate invasive Burmese snakes. Do they attack or kill humans? Are they ...

As Florida temperatures climb, so do snake sightings, especially of invasive Burmese pythons, which become more active and easier to spot during warmer months. The Burmese python is a large, ...

Mating season warning: Officials caution that May–June brings heightened alligator activity, raising the risk of encounters with people and pets near waterways. Predator showdown: In the Everglades, ...

Here's a list of five of Florida's most dangerous animals and what to do if you run into a shark or gator while swimming in ...

Researchers say vultures feeding on Burmese python eggs in the Everglades marks the first documented case of native birds preying on a python nest in Florida.

There are nearly 4,000 snake species on Earth, but only a handful grow large enough to dominate entire ecosystems. While most ...

Florida wildlife leaders announced today the official dates for this year’s python challenge, a 10-day competition encouraging participants to hunt invasive Burmese pythons for cash prizes. The ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, originally introduced through the pet trade. While not venomous, a bite from a Burmese python can be painful and cause significant bleeding. Florida ...