Federal and state programs contract with members of the public to become paid python hunters and combat the invasive snakes ...

Learn about the Burmese python problem in South Florida, and about an innovative initiative that relies on robotic rabbits ...

Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to manage the population of invasive snakes.

The South Florida Water Management District's 2025 Python Elimination Program is helping to address the invasive snake ...

The $10,000 grand prize went to Ronald Kiger, who removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades during the 10-day hunt, which was meant to bring awareness to the threat that these pythons ...

Longest python caught in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge was recorded in the Novice category. Plus a look at some of the biggest snakes ever caught.

Siewe, who is well known in South Florida’s python-hunting community, is pioneering new territory in the wildlife guiding business, leading adventurous visitors like the Wessels on excursions to find ...

MIAMI — On their Florida vacations, Rob Wessels and his family have pursued an array of typical outings — deep-sea fishing, a stroll at the farmers market, tanning at the pool and beach. On the most ...