The event also draws attention to the risks of releasing nonnative pets into the wild.

"This is a South Florida problem that is rapidly turning into a Central Florida problem." ...

When an invasive species alters that system, the effects can extend far beyond the food chain.

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

Florida scientists removed a record 177 Burmese pythons weighing over four tons, using innovative tracking methods to protect ...

Nothing says Florida quite like a state agency-sponsored event where participants can win $10,000 in cash by hunting and ...

It's important for new or wanna-be python hunters to understand the basics when it comes to eliminating the invasive ...

Last year, Taylor Stanberry caught 60 Burmese pythons with her bares hands—a state record. But this self-taught hunter says ...

We discuss a shocking news report from South Florida where a mother Burmese python and her 20 eggs were found under a ...

Florida hosts an annual Python Challenge, offering a $10,000 prize to the participant who removes the most invasive pythons. The 2025 challenge winner, Taylor Stanberry, was the first woman to win and ...

As python hunters head out into the Everglades for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, many of them will feel the bite of the invasive snake.