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

The South Florida Water Management District's 2025 Python Elimination Program is helping to address the invasive snake ...

South Florida Water Management District's 2025 Python Elimination Program is helping to address the invasive snake population.

A large snake appears to be on the loose in the South Bay. A couple in a neighborhood on the Santa Clara-San Jose border discovered what looks to be a python in their backyard Wednesday evening. The ...

Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to ...

The snake’s head was as big as a garden spade, lunging at hunter Mike Kimmel once, twice, before sinking its recurved teeth into his arm causing blood to spurt in rhythm with his racing heart. Alone ...

'Anytime you catch something bigger than 14 feet, it’s not a snake anymore, it’s a monster,' said Donna Kalil, a licensed Florida python hunter. Mike Kimmel goes by the social media moniker Python ...

Scattered throughout the python hot spots among the cypress and sawgrass of South Florida is the state’s newest weapon in its arsenal to battle the invasive serpent —a mechanical lure meant to entice ...

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s recipe for the snake is diced python in a lettuce wrap with shallots, pineapple, and jalapeno. Florida Department of Health established an advisory of “do not consume ...

The blood python, a non-venomous constrictor from Southeast Asia, is known for its striking colors and muscular build. Once considered aggressive due to wild-caught specimens, captive-bred blood ...

The robots mimic the movements and body temperature of real rabbits, a favored prey of pythons. The project is funded by the South Florida Water Management District and builds upon previous research ...