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

Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.

Carl Jackson caught a nearly 17-ft long Burmese python weighing over 200lbs as part of an effort to rid Florida of the ...

Florida is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the United States, from the vast wetlands of the Everglades to coastal marshes and subtropical forests. But these remarkable habitats are ...

Most headlines about invasive species focus on snakes. Burmese pythons in Florida, brown tree snakes in Guam, and Boa ...

Burmese pythons are no longer just a South Florida problem. As sightings push beyond their historic stronghold, scientists ...

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

A python was found tucked inside the engine compartment of a tractor-trailer parked near a Miami residence on Aug. 23, while another was captured in a home's yard a day later, according to Miami-Dade ...

One python hunter, Anthony Flanagan, had a busy March eliminating the invasive snakes. He was rewarded by the South Florida ...

A mysterious parasite from Asia is infecting snakes over most of Florida, and researchers believe it was likely brought here by invasive Burmese pythons. The first documentations of the 3-inch-long ...

Here's a refresher on nuisance animals in Florida, firearm laws to be aware of and what to know if you'd like to trap or kill ...

Florida wildlife officials warn that venomous snakes become more active during the spring. Florida is home to six native venomous snake species, including the Eastern coral snake and the cottonmouth.