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Florida maps show Burmese pythons pushing beyond the Everglades as Python Challenge begins
One female python may produce over 100 eggs in a clutch.
Florida is home to 46 species of snakes, but only a small handful are venomous.
It's that time again as a special southern Florida tradition is upon us. There are many types of hunts and hunting seasons in the United States, but Florida may have the most interesting hunt in the nation. Each summer the states sends out masses of ...
Registration for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge is officially underway, as participants have the chance to take part in a 10-day competition to win a grand prize. The competition takes place from Friday, July 10, until 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 19.
From rattlesnakes to copperheads and cottonmouths, Central Florida is home to six venomous snakes. Here's what to watch out for this summer.
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Florida crews find two 17-foot Burmese pythons together, likely preying on white-tailed deer
When invasive predators grow this large, they can alter entire food webs.
