Python in Florida woman's backyard a sign of their movement to urban areas

If they reach the ecosystem's carrying capacity in the Everglades, the pythons will spread, and that likely means into ...
People

Snake Handler Catches Python Squeezing into a Pet Bird's Cage Moments Before It's Too Late

The bird and carpet python were 'literally touching noses' when a professional arrived to remove the snake, per Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers A professional snake catcher intercepted a close call, ...
ABC7

15-foot python named 'Big Mama' escapes in Chatsworth, leaving neighbors worried for safety

CHATSWORTH, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A 15-foot python named "Big Mama" escaped from its cage in Chatsworth, leaving residents fearful for the safety of themselves and their pets. The reticulated python ...
The News-Press

As Florida Python challenge begins, people want to know: How far north will snakes go?

The invasive Burmese python continues to plague the South Florida ecosystem, most notably in the Everglades. The snake established its presence there years ago with no one knowing exactly how many ...
Sun Sentinel

Dog vs. python: A night in the swamp with the handsomest snake hunter in Florida

Editor’s note: Bill Kearney, who covers the environment for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, headed out to the Everglades, where he experienced a python hunt … of the canine kind. I’m on my hands and ...
Sun Sentinel

Pythons become an obsession: A night out with the hunters who caught that record-breaking 19-foot snake

Editor’s note: Bill Kearney of the South Florida Sun Sentinel recently headed out to the Everglades, where the state’s annual Python Challenge is underway. I pull up at dusk to a half-dozen kids ...