The climate and terrain in Florida are perfect for snakes, and prey is abundant, so venomous and non-venomous snakes in a ...

When exploring Florida, you're probably aware of the snakes to avoid. One, in particular, is incredibly venomous - and it's found all throughout the state.

The snake, stretching 19 feet, was caught in the Big Cypress National Preserve. The invasive species runs rampant through southern Florida, wreaking havoc on the state's native animal populations.

Kevin Pavlidis, a professional python hunter, earns $50 for the first four feet of reptile and $25 per additional foot. He caught Florida's longest python — 18 feet and 9.75 inches — in 2019.

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The 2022 Florida Python Challenge culled a total of 231 of the invasive snakes from South Florida. Close to 1,000 participants from 32 states and as far away as Canada and Latvia fanned out across … ...

"Just a real loud hiss. You could hear it maybe two to three houses away. It was loud," Alex Owens told WESH reporters. The snake was wrangled by Central Florida's renowned critter catcher, Bob Cross.

Here's a refresher on nuisance animals in Florida, state firearm laws to know and what to know if you'd like to trap or kill a snake in your yard.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program with a gator hotline. If there is a gator in your yard or pool, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline ...

The 2022 Florida Python Challenge culled a total of 231 of the invasive snakes from South Florida. Close to 1,000 participants from 32 states and as far away as Canada and Latvia fanned out across ...