Possums vs. pythons: How Florida’s only marsupial became a weapon against invasive snakes

Docile, furry and cute to some, possums have become an unexpected ally in the effort to slow the invasion of Burmese pythons, ...

Pythons are moving north in Florida. Is Brevard County next?

Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.

5 Biological Traits That Make Snakes Devastating Invaders

Most headlines about invasive species focus on snakes. Burmese pythons in Florida, brown tree snakes in Guam, and Boa ...

One python hunter dominates March competition for removing snakes

One python hunter, Anthony Flanagan, had a busy March eliminating the invasive snakes. He was rewarded by the South Florida ...

How many humans does it take to measure a huge Burmese python? Three.

Carl Jackson caught a nearly 17-ft long Burmese python weighing over 200lbs as part of an effort to rid Florida of the ...

The Prime Camping Locations You Should Always Choose If You Want To Avoid Snakes

More than half the population feels at least a little queasy around snakes. If that's you, here are some tips that may just ...

Connecticut is home to a wide variety of snakes. Meet reptile lovers protecting the valuable animals

Charles “Chuck” Annicelli, a Connecticut herpetologist who specializes in reptiles and amphibians, has traveled the world ...
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Learn about the Reptiles of Windham County

DUMMERSTON — The Dummerston Conservation Commission presents Jim Andrews on the Reptiles of Windham County on Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at the Dummerston Community Center, 150 West St.

Do dead snakes bite? Are baby copperheads more dangerous? 15 beliefs fact-checked

Snakes are slithering around this time of year, and so are myths surrounding their behavior. In North Carolina, the creatures ...