Wildlife officials believe the new python population started because of snakes that were released or escaped from captivity

The findings in the study highlight the ecological threat posed by Burmese pythons in Florida, where the invasive snakes have become established throughout much of South Florida after being introduced through the exotic pet trade.

FWC data shows Burmese pythons mostly stay in southwestern Florida wetlands. What to know about the snakes found in Palm Beach County.

We are almost halfway through the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, which means plenty of snakes have likely already been dispatched by this year’s hunters. But what do you do with the body of a recently disposed,

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida python team came across are massive female snake while conducting research in the field earlier this year.

Python tacos? Python pizza? 'Chicken of the Glades?' Florida considered making invasive snakes a food source. Then science stepped in.

On July 10, hundreds of professional and amateur snake hunters entered the annual Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day race to remove as many of the invasive animals as possible from the Everglades. The person who bags the most snakes will earn a $10,