Still, scientists no longer consider complete eradication realistic.

"This is a South Florida problem that is rapidly turning into a Central Florida problem." ...

"Might as well honor their existence and admire their beauty." ...

Burmese pythons have been spreading across southern Florida for more than four decades, consuming native mammals at rates ...

In Florida, the Burmese python has established itself as “a slithering menace that is wiping out species”, Galante says.

Florida scientists removed a record 177 Burmese pythons weighing over four tons, using innovative tracking methods to protect native wildlife from the invasive species.

When an invasive species alters that system, the effects can extend far beyond the food chain.

Florida's invasive Burmese python may have met its match with the opossum. Researchers in Florida are using an unexpected tool to help fight invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades: opossums.

Florida hosts an annual Python Challenge, offering a $10,000 prize to the participant who removes the most invasive pythons. The 2025 challenge winner, Taylor Stanberry, was the first woman to win and ...

As python hunters head out into the Everglades for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, many of them will feel the bite of the invasive snake.

The dates for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge – the annual 10-day hunt for invasive Burmese pythons – were announced today, May 19, with registration now open. The 2026 python hunt will run from ...

Florida wildlife officials released more information about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge on Tuesday, which brings hunters from all over to compete for a big cash prize while also helping protect ...