Note to readers: The Naples Daily News and News-Press asked experts questions about Burmese pythons in 2024. The invasive python is wreaking havoc with the ecosystem in southern parts of Florida.

Burmese pythons, while non-venomous, can inflict painful bites with sharp teeth, causing significant bleeding. The annual Florida Python Challenge offers over $25,000 in prizes to hunters removing ...

A caller reported seeing this python biting itself repeatedly on the side of the road in Australia. It died in mid bite, photos show. Facebook video screengrab A python was seen repeatedly attacking ...

A Florida bobcat has managed to take down a Burmese python in what wildlife biologists are calling a win for native Everglades predators. Scientists are still investigating how and when local ...

With another Florida Python Challenge underway, hunters who end up finding the invasive snake have a good chance of getting bitten if they aren't careful. This year's Florida Python Challenge started ...

It’s increasingly common to find Burmese pythons in high grass in South Florida, but the invasive snakes are apparently comfortable hiding in trees, too. Video of one such encounter was shared ...