Note to readers: The Naples Daily News and News-Press are asking experts questions about Burmese Pythons in 2024. The invasive python is wreaking havoc with the ecosystem in southern parts of Florida.

Burmese pythons, while non-venomous, can inflict painful bites with sharp teeth, causing significant bleeding. The annual Florida Python Challenge offers over $25,000 in prizes to hunters removing ...

With another Florida Python Challenge underway, hunters who end up finding the invasive snake have a good chance of getting bitten if they aren't careful. This year's Florida Python Challenge started ...

Biting in snakes is usually a defensive activity, and several factors trigger the behavior. Among the most common reasons for ...

Florida’s invasive Burmese pythons have up to 120 teeth, so it was not a laughing matter when professional python hunter discovered one attached to his boot. Python Cowboy video screengrab Florida’s ...

Usually one of the first things people think about when they encounter a snake is running away from it. Not far behind would be what would happen if the snake bit them and how venomous is the bite?