The Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world. Adult snakes caught in Florida are between 6 and 9 feet on average, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

— -- Giant Burmese pythons have already established themselves across thousands of square miles of Florida's Everglades, where outdoor workers now routinely find them. The state had held out hope ...

Burmese pythons in Florida can eat larger prey than scientists previously thought due to their ability to stretch their jaws. Researchers believe that understanding the size limits of prey that ...

Ball pythons, native to Africa, are not part of the local ecosystem, and it's believed the four snakes were likely released pets. (KOMO News) MILL CREEK, Wash. — In early July, a maintenance team ...

Who do you think would win a fight between a python and a crocodile in Florida? Generally, we would look to real-life ...

Despite miles of ground covered as we drove through the Everglades under the cover of darkness, it was impossible to ignore the fact that we hadn’t spotted a single mammal. The expansive wetlands in ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — A recent discovery of the Asian lungworm in Palm Beach County has raised concerns about the future of Florida's native snake populations. Researchers believe this ...