They hunt in a nightmarish way ― grabbing prey as it passes. Once secured with a bite, pythons wrap their bodies around their ...

When we had first seen it, Joe Biden was president,” Mike Kimmel, a famed Florida reptile hunter, told NBC News.

But make no mistake, it’s hard to spot these masters of camouflage in the wild. In the state’s most recent Python Challenge —a widely publicized contest that awards hunters who catch the most snakes — ...

The FWC and Inversa partner to control Burmese python population in the Everglades. Kills tripled this July compared to last ...

The snake’s head was as big as a garden spade, lunging at hunter Mike Kimmel once, twice, before sinking its recurved teeth into his arm causing blood to spurt in rhythm with his racing heart. Alone ...

Florida officials have tripled the number of invasive Burmese pythons removed in a year since partnering with a leather company that turns invasive species into fashion, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced ...

DeSantis spoke behind a sign that said, “Python be gone,” at the Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area, where three ...

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

MIAMI — On their Florida vacations, Rob Wessels and his family have pursued an array of typical outings — deep-sea fishing, a stroll at the farmers market, tanning at the pool and beach. On the most ...

New Florida tourist thrill: Hunt, and maybe catch, a python. ‘No experience necessary’ Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald Oct 20, 2024 Updated Aug 28, 2025 0 ...