Hundreds of python hunters are currently combing the Everglades ecosystem in Southern Florida for the state's annual Python Challenge. Last year, 934 hunters participated in the 1 ...

A population that may now exceed 500,000 Burmese pythons began with just hundreds of escaped and released snakes, including around 900 hatchlings after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Growing to 18 feet (5.

Each of the hatchlings was about 20 inches long, and those that were recovered were handed over to forest officials.

Florida biologists set a record removing 177 Burmese pythons totaling 8,080 pounds from the Everglades in one season, plus ...

Burmese pythons in Florida are devouring animals as small as rabbits and as big as deer and alligators. How they do it is fascinating and unsettling.