The 2025 Florida Python Challenge, a competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons, runs from July 11 to 20. The challenge ...

Can you eat pythons? Florida snake hunter prefers his ground up like hamburger, however state recommends NOT eating the ...

While green isn’t an unusual color in nature, beautiful green animals are somewhat rare and exotic. Many green-colored ...

Baby black racer snakes are making their statement in the Southwest Florida area as millions are beginning to hatch.

Pythons are a menace and everything possible is being done to eliminate the invasive snake, including asking the public to ...

Version 2.0 of the study will add bunny scent to the stuffed rabbits if motion and heat aren’t enough to fool the pythons.

Snake encounters tend to increase after major storm events as snakes are pushed out by the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). This causes for the snakes ...

If an alligator poses a threat to people, pets or property, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). The FWC will dispatch a licensed trapper if needed.

In these situations, wildlife officials urge caution as displaced animals may appear in neighborhoods, parks, and roadways.

Hunters and adventurers alike are gearing up for the Python Challenge, a 10-day event emphasizing safety for both hunters and the surrounding species.

Last year's challenge brought in more than 850 participants and resulted in the removal of nearly 200 pythons. This year, the top prize for the most pythons caught is $10,000.

For the first three days of the Florida Python Hunt, people can learn how to catch the invasive Burmese python. Officials say ...