Rahm Levinson caught the longest snake measuring 16-feet, 5-inches, while Tom Rahill tallied the most pythons caught.

Burmese pythons are scarcely recorded in Lee County, but experts say the data is a faulty reflection of the invasive species' actual population.

Everything you need before the day begins. Good Wednesday morning. The organizations handed out three dozen “A” grades, with every one going to a Democratic lawmaker. That group includes nine Senators ...

A protective reticulated python watches closely as handlers remove a fresh clutch of eggs from her enclosure. The breeding project could produce exceptionally rare color and pattern combinations, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taylor Stanberry with two fistfuls of Burmese python hatchlings. She won the Challenge in 2025 by catching 60 snakes. Hundreds of ...

“The number of invasive pythons removed from the Everglades during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge is a major victory for ...

Tom Rahill said he was on a mission. Rahill, the ultimate grand prize winner for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, was recognized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today ...

This breeder introduces a unique Burmese and ball python hybrid that stands out because of its impressive size. The snake combines traits from both species, creating a much larger appearance than a ...

Months of planning, a remote swamp route and a remarkable discovery helped this determined hunter turn a grueling challenge ...