Researchers are using tracking collars on opossums to find the invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. We explain how it's done.

Unexpected python trackers: Tagged raccoons and opossums have led scientists directly to Burmese pythons after being eaten, offering a new tool for locating the elusive snakes. Ecological stakes: ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, primarily established in the Everglades and South Florida. These snakes ...

The invasive pythons plaguing South Florida feed on alligators, so Floridians offer no pretense of sympathy in those rare instances when a gator turns the tables. That happened Wednesday, Dec. 20, in ...

Researchers in Florida are capturing invasive Burmese pythons by using tracking devices placed on raccoons and possums.

A Florida man with near-unmatched gumption for slaying snakes was awarded $1,000 through a new state incentive system for capturing a staggering 87 invasive pythons in just one month. Aaron Mann ...

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 brain ...

Unexpected python trackers: Researchers found that transmitters on raccoons and opossums could lead them to Burmese pythons that had eaten the animals. Ecosystem at stake: Burmese pythons, introduced ...

Opossums are becoming Florida’s secret weapon against giant invasive pythons—thanks to GPS collars and a wild discovery.