Florida’s war against the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is still going strong, but you can do your part to battle one of ...

There are many types of hunts and hunting seasons in the United States, but Florida may have the most interesting hunt in the nation.

Mating season warning: Officials caution that May–June brings heightened alligator activity, raising the risk of encounters with people and pets near waterways. Predator showdown: In the Everglades, ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will announce the dates for this year's Python Challenge on May 19.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, originally introduced through the pet trade. While not venomous, a bite from a Burmese python can be painful and cause significant bleeding. Florida ...

The winter freeze didn't dim the Burmese python population in Florida but the drought may mean new challenges to hunters in ...

The dates for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge are set. Here's how last year's winner captured a whopping 60 pythons for the $10,000 grand prize.

Florida wildlife officials released more information about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, which brings hunters from all over to compete for a big cash prize while also helping ...

Researchers in Florida are using an unexpected tool to help fight invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades: opossums. Because opossums are one of the snakes’ favorite prey, scientists discovered ...

Florida hosts an annual Python Challenge, offering a $10,000 prize to the participant who removes the most invasive pythons. The 2025 challenge winner, Taylor Stanberry, was the first woman to win and ...