Two Sanford police officers responded to an unusual call on June 22 after a large ball python was discovered inside an ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

Two officers in Sanford safely remove a ball python from a bathroom, highlighting the unpredictable nature of their duties.

A frightened animal trapped in a tight engine compartment can pose risks.

Two Sanford police officers responded to an unusual call on June 22 after a large ball python was discovered inside an ...

According to the Bible, the world’s first con man was a snake. It deceived Adam and Eve, leading them to commit the first sin ...

Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida removed 8,080 pounds of invasive Burmese pythons from the outskirts of Naples in just six months. The haul — 177 snakes in total — beats their ...

The annual Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day event to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Participants can win a share of $25,000 in prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize for ...

The Conservancy’s python tracking team made the first capture of the breeding season with scout snake #118 “Snaquan” in November 2025, removing a 17-foot, 148 lb female python. Conservancy of ...

The Florida Everglades is one of the most extraordinary ecosystems on the planet, but for the last few decades it has been battling a slithering invasion.Even though Burmese pythons are snakes that ...