For now, the annual Florida Python Challenge takes place at eight competition locations in and around the Everglades, including portions of Collier County. This year's hunt is underway. It started at ...

Snakes come in all different patterns and colors. With so many habitats, they have evolved to camouflage in with a diverse ...

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's python removal program has eliminated over 20 tons of Burmese pythons since 2013. Researchers use surgically implanted radio transmitters in male "scout snakes" ...

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 ...

A wildlife biologist was photographed carrying a 153-pound python on Christmas Eve. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a leader in Burmese python research and removal efforts. Ten Burmese pythons ...

Snoopy is one of the lucky ones. With a fist-sized head and a body that can stretch nearly across a road, the huge snake became more than her Vero Beach, Fla., owner wanted to handle. Snoopy, at 17 ...

A Southwest Florida python removal program has captured over 48,000 pounds of the invasive snakes. This year's python breeding season started earlier than usual, possibly due to warmer winter weather.

Scientist on Burmese pythons: 'removing over 24 tons of python locally feels like a dent to me, but I’m biased.' ...