In Photos: Scientists snag Everglades python eggs for invasive species research

See scientists wrangling the invasive snakes.

What does a python bite look like? Invasive snake hunter shows battle scars.

Ahead of the Florida Python Challenge in July 2026, see what the bite of the snakes' powerful jaws looks like.

Two prolific Florida python hunters reveal their essentials for success

We caught up with two professional python hunters and asked them what are the "essentials" that help them be successful in ...

Needle-like python teeth can be painful experience for hunters

As python hunters head out into the Everglades for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, many of them will feel the bite of the invasive snake.

Help wanted: Full-time python hunters get paid for eliminating snakes

The invasive pythons number in the thousands and have unleashed havoc across more than 1,000 square miles of the Everglades ...

On the prowl for invasive pythons, researchers are interrupting snake orgies

Brandon Welty, a python researcher with Croc Docs, holds up an antenna and receiver to track where a male python during ...

Burmese python vs Indian rock python: They look almost identical, but these giant Asian snakes differ in size, habitat and behaviour

Large pythons have shared forests, grasslands and river systems across Asia for thousands of years, yet two of the region's ...
The Globe and Mail

Pythons: Are they ever a good idea for a pet?

Have a question about pets? Send your questions to petquestions@globeandmail.com (All questions will be published anonymously.) The question: I love exotic animals and I've wanted a python for a long ...