For the first time, scientists have observed an egg-laying snake taking care of its young. Some snakes give birth to live young, but pythons lay eggs. Many animals that lay eggs will guard them and ...

The Burmese python is on Florida’s most-wanted list when it comes to invasive species. The snake could devastate parts of the state’s ecosystem and cause environmental damage. >> Read more trending ...

Burmese and Indian pythons, though related, exhibit stark differences. The Burmese python is an invasive threat in Florida, ...

COLLIER COUNTY (CBSMiami) -- That's a heck of a meal! The Conservancy of Southwest Florida documented a Burmese python eating a white-tailed deer that weighed more than the python itself. According to ...

Non-Floridians may not be aware of this, but the Sunshine State is in a major battle with the Burmese python. From 1996 to 2006, nearly 100,000 were imported from Southeast Asia, with the U.S. banning ...

Burmese pythons, originating from Southeast Asia, have invaded Florida's Everglades, decimating native wildlife populations. Introduced via the pet trade, these massive constrictors prey on mammals, ...

The robots mimic the movements and body temperature of real rabbits, a favored prey of pythons. The project is funded by the South Florida Water Management District and builds upon previous research ...

Ball pythons, native to sub-Saharan Africa, are popular nonvenomous snakes known for their docile nature and distinct behavior of coiling into a ball when threatened. They play a vital role in ...