African rock pythons are the continent’s largest snakes, thriving in habitats from wetlands to savannas. These non-venomous constrictors use stealth and strength to capture prey ranging from rodents ...

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's ...

Editor's note: This story, from the Palm Beach Post archives, was originally published in 2017. The 2025 Florida Python Challenge is going on now through July. 11. Burmese pythons have become their ...