Carl Jackson caught a nearly 17-ft long Burmese python weighing over 200lbs as part of an effort to rid Florida of the ...

One python hunter, Anthony Flanagan, had a busy March eliminating the invasive snakes. He was rewarded by the South Florida ...

Florida is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the United States, from the vast wetlands of the Everglades to ...

During the Florida Python Challenge, one family walked away with the competition’s top prize after an impressive showing in ...

A striking new resident is settling into a permanent home at Brevard Zoo after being rescued from illegal ownership.

Invasive Asian swamp eels are spreading in South Florida canals. UF wants the public's help to track this threat to native ...

As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...

Nile monitor lizard burrows can rack up millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure such as sidewalks and seawalls.

One of Florida's most anticipated events of the year is almost here. The Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition encouraging participants to remove Burmese pythons from eight ...

Chef Brad Leone catches a giant python in the Everglades with The Python Cowboy, exploring wildlife control and Florida’s unique ecosystem.

Nile monitor lizards are a relatively new threat in Florida, yet they are considered high risk because they gobble up native ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — A team of biologists ...