Four tons of invasive Burmese pythons were removed from South Florida ecosystems during the latest breeding season, setting a record for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The achievement marks a ...

South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) python removal contractor Guillermo Tapanes captured a Burmese python and its nest containing about 20 eggs in Cutler Bay on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Native scavengers may be exploiting Burmese python nests to their benefit but it's unclear how often it is happening.

Florida is known nationwide for boasting a myriad of eclectic residents, diverse environments and sometimes intimidating wildlife. But gators aren't the only massive reptile to look out for in the ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A Florida student has been filmed wresting a 19 foot python as it ...