When an invasive species alters that system, the effects can extend far beyond the food chain.
"This is a South Florida problem that is rapidly turning into a Central Florida problem." ...
The annual amateur Florida Python Challenge gets hoopla and cash, but scientists harvest the real goods: tons of snakes and ...
The event also draws attention to the risks of releasing nonnative pets into the wild.
"They're just so good at hunting, hiding, and surviving here." ...
The annual Florida Python Challenge is only a few weeks away, but participants will have trouble matching a new record set ...
In Florida, the Burmese python has established itself as “a slithering menace that is wiping out species”, Galante says.
Florida scientists removed a record 177 Burmese pythons weighing over four tons, using innovative tracking methods to protect ...
The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program has been a big success since it started in 2025.
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 ...
In two weeks, the 2026 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off! Registered participants have the opportunity to win a share of $25,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ...