Possums vs. pythons: How Florida’s only marsupial became a weapon against invasive snakes

Docile, furry and cute to some, possums have become an unexpected ally in the effort to slow the invasion of Burmese pythons, ...

5 Biological Traits That Make Snakes Devastating Invaders

Most headlines about invasive species focus on snakes. Burmese pythons in Florida, brown tree snakes in Guam, and Boa ...

How many humans does it take to measure a huge Burmese python? Three.

Carl Jackson caught a nearly 17-ft long Burmese python weighing over 200lbs as part of an effort to rid Florida of the ...

One python hunter dominates March competition for removing snakes

One python hunter, Anthony Flanagan, had a busy March eliminating the invasive snakes. He was rewarded by the South Florida ...

Pythons are moving north in Florida. Is Brevard County next?

Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.

This Footage of a Puking Snake Is a Gross Reminder of Why Python Control Is So Important

Burmese pythons can also swallow much bigger prey, due to their ability to open their flexible jaws even wider than their ...
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Boa Constrictor vs. Python: How to Tell These Powerful Snakes Apart

When it comes to a boa vs python, how can you tell these two snakes a part? Read here to learn about some of their differences!
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Spot the snake: Python in photo shows how well snakes can hide

QUEENSLAND, Australia -- Let's play a game of spot the snake. Snake catching company Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers in Australia shared a photo of six flower pots on its Facebook page last week asking ...

Swimming in Florida this summer? See 5 'snake-infested' lakes to avoid

As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...