If residents spot one, the advice is simple: Don't touch it.

Once imported to Florida as exotic pets, Burmese pythons have become one of the most devastating invasive species the state has ever faced. As their numbers grow, their impact on native wildlife in ...

The collars send a signal to researchers after a opossum is eaten, leading to the snake's location ...

Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.

Possums are being put to work in Florida in the fight against invasive Burmese pythons, here's how the experts are using the ...

Python Problem: Experts say the large snakes in Florida are moving north into Brevard County ...

Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.

Florida is home to a highly unique ecosystem. The warm and moist environment isideal for large invasive snakes. Among other tactics, Florida has launched a resident python hunting program. Florida is ...