Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and researchers at the University of Florida, over 20 tons of Burmese pythons have been removed from Southwest Florida.

A homeowner was terrified to discover nearly 100 venomous snakes in a writhing black knot in his backyard — in a case experts have described as a “rare occurrence.” The trouble began last week when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 20 tons of Burmese python have now been pulled from the wilds of Southwest Florida by one of the region’s most enduring ...

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla. — Snake hunters across Florida are participating in the annual “Python Challenge.” The goal of the 10-day event is to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the state. The ...

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's python removal team eliminated over 6,300 pounds of Burmese pythons this season, totaling over 40,000 pounds since 2013. The team uses radio telemetry to track ...