What kind of snakes do we have in NJ? Are pythons native to NJ?

Are there python snakes in New Jersey? What kind of snake species are native in our region? What to know ...

Invasive Burmese Pythons Have Formed a New Snake Hotspot Outside the Florida Everglades, Experts Say

Wildlife officials believe the new python population started because of snakes that were released or escaped from captivity ...

Florida Python Challenge winner slayed 96 snakes

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge ended on July 19, and organizers have officially finished tallying the number of bagged ...

Python challenge grand prize winner snags 96 snakes along with $10,000

More than 900 contestants vying for the $10,000 grand prize scoured South Florida for 10 days during the 2026 Florida Python ...
Los Angeles Times

No-Fur and Low Maintenance: Why Your Perfect Pet Might Just Be a Python Named Chad

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Snakes as pets tend to attract a certain kind of owner. Maybe it’s the quiet. Maybe it’s the fact that they don’t ...
USA Today

Battle against invasive pythons enjoys record season, and a milestone

The battle against the invasive Burmese python by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida reached a milestone after a record removal season. The removal season coincides with the breeding season of the ...

Florida Python Challenge 2026 winner: 96 snakes and $10K grand prize

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Python Challenge. ORLANDO, Fla. - The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has ...