Federal and state programs contract with members of the public to become paid python hunters and combat the invasive snakes ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Florida's first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for a far more limited number ...

In addition to identifying python hot spots, researchers found the optimal time of day and the best time of year for hunting ...

Researchers who track the elusive and reviled reptiles were thrilled to witness one of the greedy beasts regurgitating an ...

The python's head was as big as a garden spade, lunging at hunter once, twice, before sinking its recurved teeth into his arm.

HAVANA, Fla. - Participants in the annual Florida Python Challenge removed a record 294 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida during a recent 10-day competition, the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

What is a ball python snake? And why isn't this 'nice cousin' to the Burmese hunted in Florida? We explain the details.

Learn about the Burmese python problem in South Florida, and about an innovative initiative that relies on robotic rabbits ...

Siewe, who is well known in South Florida’s python-hunting community, is pioneering new territory in the wildlife guiding business, leading adventurous visitors like the Wessels on excursions to find ...

MIAMI — On their Florida vacations, Rob Wessels and his family have pursued an array of typical outings — deep-sea fishing, a stroll at the farmers market, tanning at the pool and beach. On the most ...