The Burmese python, a non native species to Florida, was first recorded in the Sunshine State in the 1990s. Its exact ...

• If you spot a Burmese python, other nonnative snakes, or a tegu or monitor lizard, FWC says to report your sighting to its Invasive Species Hotline at 888-Ive-Got1 (483-4681).

The growing Burmese python population in South Florida and into Everglades National Park and its many unknowns have led scientists to the realization that the eradication of the invasive species ...

They established a wild population in the 1980s, according to the study, and Sandfoss said they can grow to be 19 feet long and weigh more than 150 pounds.

Register for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge is still open and will be through the end of the competition. By participating in the removal of invasive pythons, hunters help raise awareness about ...