An illegally-owned 13-foot Burmese python was seized from a home in central New York state last week, officials said. On Aug. 28, an officer with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation received a report about a snake in New Hartford, a town about 50 miles east of Syracuse. The complainant said they believed […]
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2024 Florida Python Challenge Begins: Hunt For Invasive Pythons Is On!
Get ready for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge™, starting at midnight on August 9th! Hundreds have signed up for a chance to win up to $10,000 while protecting Florida’s native wildlife and the Everglades. This annual competition, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis and multiple organizations, aims to raise awareness about invasive species and encourage public […]
Python Meat Might be Added to Menus
In the hunt for sustainable food sources amidst challenges of food security and Climate change, unconventional options are gaining traction. One alternative gaining attention is the commercial farming of pythons. Dr. Daniel Natusch and Dr. Patrick Aust, leading researchers in this field, advocate for the incorporation of pythons into the agricultural mix as a sustainable […]
Jaw-dropping moment a gigantic alligator devours a python in the Florida Everglades after epic reptile rumble
Incredible video of an enormous alligator devouring a python in Florida’s Everglades was filmed by a passing cyclist earlier this week. Alison Joslyn, who is an endurance athlete and has a passion for wildlife photography, caught the shocking sight as she was out on her bike, training. ‘That’s one less python to terrorize the Everglades.’ […]