The Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world. Adult snakes caught in Florida are between 6 and 9 feet on average, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Under Washington state law, it’s illegal to own animals that pose a risk of rabies infection. This includes bats, skunks, foxes, raccoon and coyotes. This rule is intended to “protect the public from ...

The Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons. The competition raises awareness of the threat these snakes pose to the Everglades ecosystem. Burmese pythons ...