Ball pythons get to be about 4 feet long, while Burmese pythons can reach between 10 and 16 feet long as adults. However, the ...

Burmese pythons — large, nonvenomous constrictor snakes — are native to South Asia, but since they were introduced to Florida, they have become one of the most destructive invasive species the ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida that can be humanely killed on private property with landowner permission. Humane killing requires immediate loss of consciousness followed by ...

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

Pythons are non-native to Florida and non-venomous snakes. Burmese pythons are one of the largest snakes in the world. The ball python found in Vero Beach was "friendly" and docile when rescued.

They have a similar pattern to the non-native and invasive Burmese pythons, which have crept up to the Treasure Coast over the years. Here are the main differences to know about the two snakes.

For weight, the record is 1,043 pounds. Their strong jaws can crack a turtle shell. Burmese pythons average between 6 and 9 feet in length, but snakes up to 19 feet long and weighing more than ...

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 ...