Python hunting is increasing in popularity in South Florida and with that has come tighter rules and a more competitive pool from which contractors are selected by state agencies.

Can you kill a Burmese python in Florida? Burmese pythons are not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty laws. Burmese pythons must be humanely euthanized, according to the FWC.

Marco Island, Florida police used golf clubs to capture a 9-foot Burmese python near a home at Hideaway Beach Club. Watch video of the encounter ...

For the first three days of the Florida Python Hunt, people can learn how to catch the invasive Burmese python. Officials say, since the snake is so elusive, this could be the only chance for many ...

The state is offering a free “Python Patrol” course to learn how to identify, catch and humanely kill pythons.