These Florida lakes are known to host more snakes. Any near you?

As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...

Invasive Burmese pythons may have met their match – opossums

Researchers are using tracking collars on opossums to find the invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. We explain how it's done.
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Florida's Burmese pythons are starting to move north, experts warn

If residents spot one, the advice is simple: Don't touch it.

Where are Burmese pythons in Florida? They're moving north

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, primarily established in the Everglades and South Florida. These snakes ...

Raccoons and possums with tracking devices used to locate invasive pythons in Florida

Researchers in Florida are capturing invasive Burmese pythons by using tracking devices placed on raccoons and possums.

Opossums vs. Pythons: Inside Florida's Unusual Strategy for Fighting Invasive Snakes

Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.

Florida's python hunt coming soon. What to know about the reigning champ

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's ...

Possums vs. pythons: How Florida’s only marsupial became a weapon against invasive snakes

KEY LARGO — Biologists A.J. Sanjar and Michael Cove part a curtain of vegetation and stride into the shadows of a dense forest in Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge to check on a line of possum ...

Invasive Burmese Pythons In Florida May Have Finally Met Their Match: GPS-Tracked Opossums

Opossums are becoming Florida’s secret weapon against giant invasive pythons—thanks to GPS collars and a wild discovery.