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

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?

A Florida python hunter recently captured a 202-pound Burmese python, one of the heaviest on record. Although not venomous, pythons have sharp, fang-like teeth that can cause painful bites. Invasive ...

The Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons. The competition raises awareness of the threat these snakes pose to the Everglades ecosystem. Burmese pythons ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Note to readers: The Naples Daily News and News-Press asked experts questions about Burmese pythons in 2024. The invasive python ...