Since the 1980s, Florida’s biggest threat has been Burmese pythons; but this snake-like fish may be even worse for the Everglades ecosystem

In Florida’s canals and wetlands, some of the most consequential changes are difficult to see. An Asian swamp eel can spend ...

Invasive Asian swamp eel is taking over the Florida Everglades, could be more destructive than state’s python problem

Researchers have argued that the species could be more destructive than the invasive Burmese python ...
AOL

Florida pythons are edible. There's just one big problem

A pineapple juice marinade for Burmese python meat is an elixir of bromelain that tames and restrains the notorious Everglades invader in a way Florida struggles to do in the wild. Some people prefer ...
Detroit Free Press

After Florida incursion, State Department warns of 'Suitcase Invaders'

The U.S. State Department warns its relocating employees about risks after Southwest Florida Burmese python problem. Burmese pythons, once sold as pets, have severely impacted the ecosystem of the ...
Yahoo

Florida study finds Burmese pythons can swallow deer — and even alligators — whole

One of the Everglades' most destructive invasive species has a feeding ability that Florida biologists say was likely underestimated. They have now confirmed that Burmese pythons can swallow adult ...
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Florida Python Challenge prizes: FWC announcing 2026 winners this week

The Florida Python Challenge is an annual competition to manage the invasive Burmese python population. Last year's champion, Taylor Stanberry, was the first woman to win the competition's top prize.