Snake hunters gather in Florida to kill invasive pythons for $25,000 in prizes

On July 10, hundreds of professional and amateur snake hunters entered the annual Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day race to ...

Snake season is booming in Central Texas. Here's what to do if one shows up

Snake encounters are increasing in Central Texas. Here's what wildlife experts say to do if you find a snake in your yard, ...

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 ...
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No-Fur and Low Maintenance: Why Your Perfect Pet Might Just Be a Python Named Chad

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Snakes as pets tend to attract a certain kind of owner. Maybe it’s the quiet. Maybe it’s the fact that they ...

Can you kill a snake in Alabama? What the law says

Can you legally kill a snake in Alabama? State law protects several species, and killing one could result in penalties.