Burmese pythons, which are not native to Florida, prey on birds, mammals and other reptiles. A female python can lay as many as 100 eggs a year.

World News This is how pythons can devour enormous prey The expression "so hungry I could eat a horse" might not be just a figure of speech — for the Burmese python, at least.

The Burmese python — an apex predator that can grow over 18 feet long and eat animals larger than itself — has decimated ...

“Invasive pythons are one of the most destructive and harmful species in America’s Everglades,” according to the South Florida Water Management District website. “Their aggressive predation on native ...

Python hunting in Florida is for anyone—if you've got the guts for it. Expert Donna Kalil breaks down the best tactics to be successful.

And there’s always celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s recipe for diced python in a lettuce wrap with shallots, pineapple, and jalapeno. But the Florida Department of Health has recently ...

The annual competition to raise awareness and eliminate the invasive Burmese python was held July 10-20, 2025 in the Everglades.

Every year, Florida hosts the "Python Challenge." The 10-day event attracts hunters to the Everglades to help remove the invasive Burmese pythons from the local ecosystem. It is organized by the ...