Florida is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the United States, from the vast wetlands of the Everglades to coastal marshes and subtropical forests. But these remarkable habitats are ...

Florida wildlife officers mistakenly killed a pet boa constrictor named Big Shirl in April 2023. The snake's owner, Bill McAdam, is suing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for ...

The snake was initially mistaken for an invasive Burmese python, which can be legally killed in Florida. Pablo's owner has had the snake for 20 years and it escaped during the commotion of his wife ...

Burmese pythons are fairly distinct once they reach adulthood. But smaller members of the species can be mistaken for native ...