Pinecrest police said a construction crew working on U.S. 1 discovered a 14-foot Burmese python just after 2 a.m. Wednesday and flagged down a deputy from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.

EVERGLADES, Fla. (CBS12) — In just a few weeks, the 2025 Florida Python Challenge will begin, offering an opportunity for people to help protect Florida's native wildlife and pocket their share of $25 ...

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.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida that can be humanely killed on private property with landowner permission. Humane killing requires immediate loss of consciousness followed by brain ...

When it comes to unwelcome guests, an 18-foot Burmese python is as big as they come. The snake is native to Southeast Asia, but it's found a real home in south Florida's Everglades. IAN BARTOSZEK: ...

Note to readers: The Naples Daily News and News-Press asked experts questions about Burmese pythons in 2024. The invasive python is wreaking havoc with the ecosystem in southern parts of Florida. AMY ...

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has announced a significant milestone: It has removed 6,300 pounds of invasive Burmese pythons throughout its hunting season. According to the conservancy, this ...

The Florida Python Challenge 2025 is in full swing. The annual snake hunt started at 12:01 a.m. July 11. It will end at 5 p.m. July 20. Participants have until July 20 to kill as many Burmese pythons ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics. Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) don’t ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida and can be humanely killed on private property with landowner permission, following firearm regulations. Humane killing requires immediate loss of ...