Five previously unknown tree-dwelling snake species, including one named in honor of Leonardo DiCaprio's mother, were found in the jungles Central and South America. Credit: Alejandro Arteaga ...

Burmese pythons were released into Florida through the pet trade, and now the Everglades may hold hundreds of thousands of ...

Most people panic at the sight of a snake in their yard. However, not all snakes are harmful pests that require removal.

Florida alligators are opportunistic feeders with a wide-ranging diet. Invasive Burmese pythons are on the gator menu.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, originally introduced through the pet trade. While not venomous, a bite from a Burmese python can be painful and cause significant bleeding. Florida ...