The event also draws attention to the risks of releasing nonnative pets into the wild.

The annual Florida Python Challenge is only a few weeks away, but participants will have trouble matching a new record set ...

A frightened animal trapped in a tight engine compartment can pose risks.

A Florida man was fined for catching an invasive python in Everglades National Park. His case was later dismissed.

Can you use your firearm while competing in the Florida Python Challenge? Here's what to know before it begins.

Two Sanford police officers responded to an unusual call on June 22 after a large ball python was discovered inside an ...

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program has been a big success since it started in 2025.

In roughly two weeks, the 2026 Florida Python Challenge kicks off! Registered participants have the opportunity to win a ...

A Florida woman caught 60 snakes in the state's annual 10-day challenge to eliminate the invasive Burmese python species wreaking havoc with the Everglades ecosystem. More than 900 people participated ...

I’m excited to announce that the annual Florida Python Challenge™ is back for 2026! Kicking off on Friday, July 10 at 12:01 a.m., and running until Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m., registered participants ...

In the chronicles of the natural world, Harriet is an evolutionary success story. For Florida, the nearly 13-foot-long Burmese python is an ecological nightmare. Called the “most interesting Burmese ...

A Florida driver found herself dealing with an unusual roadside predicament when her pet python vanished into her vehicle's ...