The Burmese python invasion in Florida began with the release of captive snakes, either intentional or accidental. By the mid-1980s, these snakes had likely established a presence in Everglades ...

Burmese pythons in Florida. The invasive snakes number in the thousands and have unleashed havoc and destruction across more than 1,000 square miles of the Everglades region ecosystem. Native to ...

Florida has some interesting critters that may be worth eating. Try the alligator and skip the python, next time you are ...

The Florida Department of Health advises against eating pythons due to high mercury levels found in snakes from the Everglades. Baked, seared or fried — how do you like your alligator cooked?