Pythons can tolerate saltwater and freshwater and have been observed swimming in Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay.

Snakes are fascinating creatures that come in many different shapes and sizes. Some species are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, while others can grow to be as big as a human. A few ...

A surprising number of exotic birds are OK to own in California. With the exception of the aforementioned Quaker parrot, all ...

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Ian Easterling, a biologist with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, captured a 153-pound female Burmese python, one of the largest caught in Florida in 2025. Conservancy of Southwest ...

Everyone knows by now that Florida has a problem with the invasive Burmese python. Wild Burmese pythons can pose some risk to humans, even those who aren't purposefully pursuing them. Traffic ...

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More While many animals live fast and short lives, some snakes take a ...

A Florida man dressed in a Santa Claus hat captured a 153-pound invasive Burmese python on Christmas Eve. He shared a photo of the snake slung over his shoulder like a knight carrying a dragon back ...

A wildlife biologist was photographed carrying a 153-pound python on Christmas Eve. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a leader in Burmese python research and removal efforts. Ten Burmese pythons ...