What is a ball python snake? And why isn't this 'nice cousin' to the Burmese hunted in Florida? We explain the details.
Federal and state programs contract with members of the public to become paid python hunters and combat the invasive snakes ...
"Sightings near urban areas have become more common." Firefighters respond after massive snakes are found where they don't ...
Burmese and other python snake species have wreaked havoc in South Florida and the Florida Everglades for decades as an invasive species. These reptiles can reach up to 23 feet in size, but those ...
Learn about the Burmese python problem in South Florida, and about an innovative initiative that relies on robotic rabbits ...
Scientists discover new intestinal cells in Burmese pythons that completely dissolve bones, explaining why they never appear ...
Recent sightings of invasive Burmese pythons at Florida homes were caught on video. Are these massive snakes invading urban areas?
Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...