Florida scientists found an unlikely python-tracking trick after a snake ate an opossum

Scientists found a shocking way to track Florida's invasive pythons: let the snakes swallow GPS-collared opossums.

Florida's python hunt coming soon. What to know about the reigning champ

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's ...
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Are pythons more active in Florida during spring, summer months?

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

Florida possums with GPS collars used to track pythons in Everglades

Opossums are being used to fight invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. Here's how researchers are doing it and pythons ...

Scientists sacrifice delicious opossums to fight Florida’s invasive pythons

Some of Florida’s opossums may soon start dying for a noble cause. A few select marsupials fitted with tracking collars may ...

Possums vs. pythons: How Florida’s only marsupial became a weapon against invasive snakes

Docile, furry and cute to some, possums have become an unexpected ally in the effort to slow the invasion of Burmese pythons, ...

Swimming in Florida this summer? See 5 'snake-infested' lakes to avoid

As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the sunshine and warm temps ...