What is a ball python? And why isn't this 'nice cousin' to the Burmese hunted during the Florida Python Challenge? We explain ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey.

FWC said this time of year is ideal for holding the Python Challenge because hatchlings are emerging from eggs.

There’s also a hot line: Anyone can report sightings of Burmese pythons and other nonnative snakes to the wildlife commission’s invasive species hot line at 888-Ive-Got1 (888-483-4681).

Q. What does a python bite look like? On a recent Burmese python hunt, Amy Siewe encountered a couple of snakes that had no intention of being caught. In other words, they put up a fight.

Note to readers: The Naples Daily News and News-Press asked experts questions about Burmese pythons in 2024. The invasive python is wreaking havoc with the ecosystem in southern parts of Florida. Q.