Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.

Docile, furry and cute to some, possums have become an unexpected ally in the effort to slow the invasion of Burmese pythons, a snake that has decimated ecosystems in Florida.

When it comes to identifying the most dangerous snakes in America, the answer isn’t as straightforward as some may think. While most of us assume venom strength equates to most dangerous, this is not

Snakes might not top everyone’s list of favorite creatures, but there’s no denying they’ve mastered the art of growing long, heavy, and—let’s be honest—pretty intimidating. A few are so big their fossils leave paleontologists scratching their heads.

According to Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana is home to 47 native snake species, and only seven are venomous which is about 15%.

New Jersey is a densely populated state, but it also hides some of the Northeast’s rarest snakes. They live in pine forests, rocky hillsides, and along farm edges, even as people drive and build all

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's winner.