Though Burmese pythons can grow to over 20 feet in length, those captured in Florida are usually between six and 10 feet long ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, primarily established in the Everglades and South Florida. These snakes ...

Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades—and it’s working.

Researchers are using tracking collars on opossums to find the invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. We explain how it's done.

Have any humans have been killed by Burmese pythons? What to know Florida's large, invasive residents and their ...

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's ...

Scientists in Florida have launched a new offensive against the Burmese python invasion, this time using opossums, one of the ...

We’re not putting these animals out there and in harm’s way. Harm’s way is there. We're just documenting what's happening" ...

Opossums are becoming Florida’s secret weapon against giant invasive pythons—thanks to GPS collars and a wild discovery.

Scientists found a shocking way to track Florida's invasive pythons: let the snakes swallow GPS-collared opossums.

"We need everything that we can find to remove as many pythons as possible." ...

A bizarre discovery in Florida: GPS-collared opossums are now helping researchers hunt invasive Burmese pythons.