Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to ...

Florida Python Challenge, July 11-20, 2025, has hunters trying to eliminate invasive Burmese snakes. Do they attack or kill humans? Are they venomous?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released a list of invasive species in Florida encouraging people to eat some of this animals to limit damage to ecosystems.

Native to South and Southeast Asia, Burmese pythons are an invasive species impacting native wildlife in Florida's Everglades.

Florida Python Challenge, July 11-20, 2025, has hunters trying to eliminate invasive Burmese snakes. Do they attack or kill humans? Are they venomous?

What pythons may teach us about eating Although Burmese pythons might be considered one of the state's most reviled reptiles, they also have the potential to help with medical research.

More than 900 people participated in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. Contributing: Audrey Taylor Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY.