Burmese pythons are nonvenomous, but they're one of the most destructive invasive species in Florida. Can you shoot them?

Imagine stepping into the heart of the Florida Everglades, surrounded by shimmering sawgrass and the haunting calls of wading ...

No, you should not eat them. The Burmese python is a large, nonvenomous constrictor snake that is an invasive species in Florida. Burmese pythons were introduced to Florida via the pet trade and ...

Burmese pythons, originating from Southeast Asia, have invaded Florida's Everglades, decimating native wildlife populations.

Pythons are non-native to Florida and non-venomous snakes. Burmese pythons are one of the largest snakes in the world. The ...

The newest Florida population of the invasive Argentine tegu lizard was recently discovered in this Florida county. What to ...

Florida has a variety of invasive lizard species, including iguanas, tegus, Nile monitors, agamas, and basilisks. Many of these lizards were introduced through the pet trade and have established ...

Statewide efforts to remove pythons include hunting programs and the annual Florida Python Challenge, but the invasive species remains a significant concern. In Palm Beach County, 69 Burmese pythons ...

Eventually, the birds abandoned the burrow. The reptiles, like the Burmese python, are an invasive species in Florida and have seen an explosive growth in population. The issue has persisted for ...

Humane killing an iguana in Florida ... re highly invasive to that portion of the state. The public lands where you can kill ...

Florida has a variety of invasive lizard species, including iguanas, tegus, Nile monitors, agamas, and basilisks. Many of these lizards were introduced through the pet trade and have established ...

Note to readers: This story was originally published in 2022. It's been republished with some minor changes to reflect the story from this week of the iguana hunter on Marco Island. Florida is ...