Florida has spent years trying to get invasive pythons out of the Everglades. Researchers just put a 150-pound one back, and ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis backs efforts to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades as native wildlife ...

New research suggests Florida could better control its estimated 100,000 to 300,000 invasive Burmese pythons by targeting specific snakes rather than focusing on total removals, possibly reshaping ...

A python can vanish into grass, brush, or water almost immediately.

A tool created by University of Florida researchers aims to guide Burmese python removal efforts by helping hunters ...

In the summer of 2025, robot rabbits equipped with heaters and 30 electronic components that are solar powered and controlled remotely, were placed in strategic areas in the Everglades to lure in ...

In the days before Christmas 2025, biologist Ian Easterling looked like he was enjoying a festive stroll through the swampy ...

As another python hunting year winds down in Florida, it will be a tall order for any hunter to top Carl Jackson's near-record catch in January.

For years, scientists suspected that invasive Burmese pythons were contributing to the disappearance of mammals from ...

A retired US Army veteran has spent 11 years hunting invasive Burmese pythons in Florida’s Everglades, earning hourly pay while helping protect native wildlife.

Contracted hunters eliminated 181 invasive pythons in South Florida during a recent competition. Brian Hargrove was the overall winner, removing 37 pythons and earning a $600 bonus. Contracted python ...