Have any humans have been killed by Burmese pythons? What to know Florida's large, invasive residents and their ...

If residents spot one, the advice is simple: Don't touch it.

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's ...

Researchers attach tracking devices to three-pound opossums, allowing them to track and capture pythons who eat them.

Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.

Burmese pythons are fairly distinct once they reach adulthood. But smaller members of the species can be mistaken for native ...

In Florida, hunters have successfully caught and removed hundreds of pythons as part of official conservation efforts.

The collars send a signal to researchers after a opossum is eaten, leading to the snake's location ...

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

Some of Florida’s opossums may soon start dying for a noble cause. A few select marsupials fitted with tracking collars may ...

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