Catches like this can be a massive win toward slowing the spread of a problematic invasive species.

The Florida Python Challenge 2025 is in full swing. The annual snake hunt started at 12:01 a.m. July 11. It will end at 5 p.m. July 20. Participants have until July 20 to kill as many Burmese pythons ...

In just over a month, novice and professional python hunters will converge on the Everglades for the annual Florida Python Challenge. Participants can win money prizes in several categories, including ...

These giant snakes are vital to healthy ecosystems, helping control populations of rodents, birds and other animals. Found in ...