Take snake precautions during and after heavy rainfall Because flood-damaged structures have multiple accessible exits, they are more likely to attract snakes. Snakes that have been displaced may be ...

Yes. Professional python hunters in South Florida are earning an additional incentive this year to bag more of the invasive snakes before the annual Python Challenge.

Burmese pythons will be targeted by hunters for a 10-day period starting on July 11 in the annual Florida Python Challenge.

Through the UF/IFAS “Florida Critter of the Month” series, we’re highlighting native animals that wildlife watchers are likely to encounter and providing bite-sized guides to their behavior.

Q. How would you characterize Florida’s native snake population? A. Florida is home to about 50 species of native snakes, and there are an additional five species of established, introduced species.

Alligator Alcatraz is in Florida, home to dangerous animals that can harm you, like gators, sharks, bears, panthers, snakes and spiders.