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

As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...

During the frigid winter of 2010, Florida’s revered American crocodiles and its reviled invasive Burmese pythons were felled by a double shot of unyielding Arctic air. University of Florida ...

The invasive snakes are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes. Pythons may increasingly be found in residential backyards and urban areas adjacent to these waterways.

Florida incentivizes hunters to eliminate invasive Burmese pythons through programs offering cash rewards. The invasive snakes, numbering in the tens of thousands, disrupt the Everglades ecosystem by ...