The great snake scourge of the Everglades continues to thrive despite the recent cold snap and Sen. Bill Nelson's giant-snake-killing parties.During a recent sweep, state officials found five African ...

The African rock python, one of the largest and most powerful snakes on Earth, has a reputation that stretches far beyond its size. Capable of consuming prey as large as impalas, hyenas, and even ...

INDIANTOWN, Fla. (CBS12) — A south Florida man has made what he says is a significant discovery in the Florida Everglades. Mike Kimmel caught a 13-foot female python on an active nest, with the help ...

While most snake species are solitary hunters, a rare and fascinating few engage in cooperative hunting—a remarkable behavior ...

Burmese pythons are not the only large invasive constrictor slithering through the Everglades, Florida wildlife officials also search for the Northern African rock python. According to the Florida ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The rock python is one of the few snakes that actually care for their eggs. For over 90 days after they’re laid, the mom will stand guard over ...