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Of the 44 species of snake that are native to Florida, six are venomous. Here's a guide to identifying them and the harmless ...
The dates for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge are set. Take a look at the longest and heaviest Burmese pythons ever caught ...
A 9-foot reticulated python found wandering loose in an Iowa resident's front yard has a new home in Illinois.
The timber rattlesnake is critically endangered, both regionally and nationally, after humans hunted them for decades and due ...
Snakes are often feared by humans, but did you know there are animals that even snakes are terrified of? From fierce ...
The massive snakes can grow to more than 18 feet and weigh more than 200 pounds. FWC works with partners and the public to hunt and kill the snakes, including the annual Florida Python Challenge.
A condo resident released two snakes into a hallway after the management ignored noise complaints from people who violated the no-pet policy.
To see photos and more in-depth descriptions on these and Florida’s native, harmless snakes, visit the Florida Museum’s guide for identifying the state’s snakes. Identifying Florida’s ...
Education and Discussion” where people can post pictures of snakes they see. The photos can help you identify what’s in your backyard, and viewing all the posts from the group is like looking ...
Deputies stopped the 50-year-old man on May 6, 2025 in Vallejo. The next day, they found drugs and exotic animals while ...