In the Florida Everglades, a growing predator conflict is unfolding between invasive pythons and native alligators. As pythons expand their range and consume a wide variety of prey, they are reshaping ...

Python hunters have nothing to be afraid of when it comes to venom and pythons. They are not venomous. But they have very ...

The invasive snakes are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes. Pythons may increasingly be found in residential backyards and urban areas adjacent to these waterways.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When scientists finally measured the most powerful bite ...

The annals of Florida's eternal wrangle with invasive species are filled with creative, unique and bizarre techniques for ridding the state of the damaging marauders. Barefoot python hunting, robot ...