If residents spot one, the advice is simple: Don't touch it.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, primarily established in the Everglades and South Florida. These snakes ...

Have any humans have been killed by Burmese pythons? What to know Florida's large, invasive residents and their ...

Researchers in Florida are capturing invasive Burmese pythons by using tracking devices placed on raccoons and possums.

Florida researchers are using GPS-collared opossums to locate and capture invasive Burmese pythons, a method that has already led to the removal of 18 large snakes. The innovative approach began after ...

In Florida, hunters have successfully caught and removed hundreds of pythons as part of official conservation efforts.

Burmese pythons are fairly distinct once they reach adulthood. But smaller members of the species can be mistaken for native ...

Opossums are becoming Florida’s secret weapon against giant invasive pythons—thanks to GPS collars and a wild discovery.

Are Florida's invasive Burmese pythons are more active in warmer months? Signs show signs of cold tolerance, potentially ...

Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's winner.