If they reach the ecosystem's carrying capacity in the Everglades, the pythons will spread, and that likely means into backyards.

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Forget about horsepower or a tiger in your tank. A Mustang in South Florida had a snake under its hood. Call it an ignition coil. Wildlife authorities in Florida were called to a ...

Across South Florida, giant snakes that once seemed like exotic escapees are now entrenched residents, reshaping ecosystems ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, causing significant declines in native small mammal populations. Originally introduced through the pet trade, the wild python population in the ...