The Burmese python has become the defining ecological problem of the Florida Everglades, a giant constrictor from Southeast Asia that has established a self-sustaining wild population across the southern tip of the state.

Burmese pythons in Florida are devouring animals as small as rabbits and as big as deer and alligators. How they do it is fascinating and unsettling.

Luckily, stopping even one breeding event can significantly reduce future snake numbers.

Video of a Florida alligator gliding across Everglades water with a large Burmese python clamped in its jaws has become a recurring viral spectacle, and for good reason. The footage captures a rare, vivid instance of a native predator turning the tables on one of the most destructive invasive species in the United States.

For decades, Florida’s Everglades have faced a silent invasion unfolding beneath the dense vegetation and winding waterways. What began with the arrival of Burmese pythons through the exotic pet trade has become one of the most significant wildlife challenges in the United States.

Researcher Melissa Miller tracks pythons and other invasive reptiles to help resource managers control their populations. New technologies like AI-powered traps are being tested to help manage invasive populations more effectively. Scientists stress the ...

A pineapple juice marinade for Burmese python meat is an elixir of bromelain that tames and restrains the notorious Everglades invader in a way Florida struggles to do in the wild. Some people prefer ground up snake — like hamburger — for tacos and ...