Burmese pythons are recognizable by more than their size. Hunters should be on the lookout for a telltale, arrow-shaped ...

Preserving what's left of a python after its caught and killed requires a great deal of time, skill and patience.

We caught up with two professional python hunters and asked them what are the "essentials" that help them be successful in the field.

Python hunters should wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and bring tools like a flashlight and snake hook. Novice hunters must humanely kill pythons immediately at the capture site; firearms are ...

Burmese pythons, considered to be "prohibited" invasive predators in Florida, are negatively impact native wildlife Conservancy of Southwest Florida Four tons of Burmese pythons were removed from a ...

Saharan Dust Returns to South Florida This Week: Here's What It Means for Rain Chances .WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A new plume of Saharan dust is making it Team USA World Cup run ends, fans ...

Ian Bartoszek may know more about Burmese pythons than anyone who has ever walked Earth. Program director for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida's world-renowned Burmese python capture and removal ...

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program rewards hunters for removing the invasive snakes. In May 2026, contracted hunters eliminated 315 python eggs from the ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

In just over a month, novice and professional python hunters will converge on the Everglades for the annual Florida Python Challenge. Participants can win money prizes in several categories, including ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida that pose a significant threat to the Everglades ecosystem. The Florida Python Challenge is an annual event designed to raise awareness and remove ...