States away, non-native Burmese pythons have established a breeding population in Florida and they're spreading fast, with projections putting them in at least 15 American states by the turn of the ...

Burmese pythons are nonvenomous constrictors that are among the largest snakes in the world. Growing to huge sizes, the reptiles are a formidable predator capable of eating a huge variety of animals.

Across South Florida, giant snakes that once seemed like exotic escapees are now entrenched residents, reshaping ecosystems and creeping into neighborhoods. The Burmese python, a massive constrictor ...

Burmese pythons have established themselves as a successful invasive species in southern Florida and experts say they pose a significant risk to the state's ecosystems. But why is this the case? The ...