Q. Why should python hunters (and others) think twice about eating python meat? FWC: Some Burmese pythons removed from the Everglades that have been tested for mercury levels had high amounts of ...

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

Amy Siewe, a renowned python hunter, shared her insights on invasive Burmese pythons in a recent interview. The interview series focuses on Siewe's experiences and lessons learned from hunting pythons ...

Q. Can Burmese pythons be kept as pets in Florida? BARTOSZKEK: It is currently prohibited for Burmese pythons to be kept as pets in Florida. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently caught up with Amy Siewe, famously known as the Python Huntress. Siewe gave a lecture at J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on ...

Q. Why is the skin of a python a threat to the invasive snake? FWC: Burmese pythons are a cryptic species and, similar to other snake species, their first defense is to blend in with the environment.

Hunters in search of the elusive and invasive Burmese python know exactly what to do when they find one and capture it. Take a photo! What could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience needs to be properly ...