Snake hunters across Florida are participating in the annual “Python Challenge.” The goal of the 10-day event is to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the state. The Python Challenge began at midnight on Friday and will conclude on July 20. The challenge offers a $10,000 cash prize to the hunter who removes the most pythons.

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Rainy weather can also encourage snakes to venture out because prey such as frogs, toads and other amphibians tend to be more active. Almost every state has a variety of snake species, both poisonous and nonvenomous. Only three states do not have venomous snakes: Alaska, Maine and Rhode Island.

State wildlife officials now say there was a snake mistake in Attleboro: recent dogs bitten by a snake were not attacked<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

What was originally believed to be a copperhead snake that reportedly bit two dogs along the Ten Mile River may just have been a non-venemous northern water snake.

Now, let's delve into solving the Nile snake crossword clue, featured as 44 Down in the USA Today Crossword on July 10, 2025. This crossword clue page was generated automatically using information from puzzles.usatoday.com. You can send feedback to Sally Hoelscher at [email protected].

Snakes are common in nearly all outdoor environments and typically would much rather be left alone than defend themselves against humans or animals. When they do feel the need to strike, our curious animal companions are often the ones at risk—especially if the snake is venomous.

The 28th annual Wake in the Snake returns this Saturday at the Burley marina. Featuring wake boarder from Utah to Boise and more. The scoring will be done by a panel of judges riding on the guide boat who will score the tricks done by each of the nine divisions.

Ophidiophobia (the phobia of snakes) is one of the more common phobias psychologists treat today. Some researchers posit that this is an evolutionary response and that humans are wary of snakes because our ancestors avoided anything that could potentially harm us.