Invasive Burmese pythons are a major ecological threat to the Everglades, decimating native animal populations. Researchers are testing robot bunnies equipped with heat and movement to lure pythons ...

Some Floridians are known for their knack for wrangling reptiles, but this year's Florida Python Challenge has set the bar even higher. Armed with grit and patience, one woman from Naples walked away ...

Ongoing action against predator pythons continues in Florida's Everglades as Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on the 2025 Florida ...

THE EVERGLADES, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman from Naples has taken home the prize for capturing the most snakes during the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. Taylor Stanberry came out on top in the yearly ...

This robot rabbit might look cute and cuddly, but it's certainly not a toy. In fact it has a very important job to do - helping experts in Florida, in the US, to catch a particular kind of snake. The ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Scientists in South Florida have developed a creative new piece of technology that they hope will help catch invasive pythons in the Everglades. The South Florida Water Management ...

A pair of contractors from the National Parks Board (NParks) have won praise for their deft handling of a reticulated python ...

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