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

A striking new resident is settling into a permanent home at Brevard Zoo after being rescued from illegal ownership.

Invasive Burmese pythons are spreading throughout South Florida and putting people and pets at risk. This snake species is not native to the region but is becoming increasingly common due to human ...

A recent study found that the US spends about $21 billion a year on damages due to invasive species, including major damages ...

Once imported to Florida as exotic pets, Burmese pythons have become one of the most devastating invasive species the state has ever faced. As their numbers grow, their impact on native wildlife in ...

A new arrival is turning heads at the Brevard Zoo, where staff recently welcomed an adult male Burmese python into its care.

Florida is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the United States, from the vast wetlands of the Everglades to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This Burmese python got caught but plenty of others are evading the state's python hunting competitions. (Photo by Andy Wraithmell ...

Indianapolis-area police are warning people to be on the lookout for a 14-foot-long (4-meter-long) pet Burmese python that's on the loose. The Beech Grove Police Department says the constrictor is ...

Rabbits, raccoons, opossums and bobcats are almost things of the past in the Florida Everglades, where Burmese pythons are fighting with alligators to dominate the food chain. Released by pet owners ...

Pythons are among the largest and most powerful snakes in the world, found across Africa, Asia, and Australia in a wide range ...