The event also draws attention to the risks of releasing nonnative pets into the wild.

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The annual Florida Python Challenge is only a few weeks away, but participants will have trouble matching a new record set ...

Last year, Taylor Stanberry caught 60 Burmese pythons with her bares hands—a state record. But this self-taught hunter says ...

Two Sanford police officers responded to an unusual call on June 22 after a large ball python was discovered inside an ...

A frightened animal trapped in a tight engine compartment can pose risks.

Can you use your firearm while competing in the Florida Python Challenge? Here's what to know before it begins.

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program has been a big success since it started in 2025.

A Florida man was fined for catching an invasive python in Everglades National Park. His case was later dismissed.

Researchers captured 177 invasive Burmese pythons and removed more than 4,100 eggs during a single breeding season in Southwest Florida.

Florida is known nationwide for boasting a myriad of eclectic residents, diverse environments and sometimes intimidating wildlife. But gators aren't the only massive reptile to look out for in the ...

In roughly two weeks, the 2026 Florida Python Challenge kicks off! Registered participants have the opportunity to win a ...