On the prowl for invasive pythons, researchers are interrupting snake orgies

Brandon Welty, a python researcher with Croc Docs, holds up an antenna and receiver to track where a male python during breeding season on March 11, 2026 in the interior of the northern Everglades. Ashley Miznazi amiznazi@miamiherald.com
Los Angeles Times

No-Fur and Low Maintenance: Why Your Perfect Pet Might Just Be a Python Named Chad

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Snakes as pets tend to attract a certain kind of owner. Maybe it’s the quiet. Maybe it’s the fact that they don’t shed all over the couch or demand daily walks ...
The New York Times

In ‘The Python Hunt,’ a Real Competition as Riveting as Fiction

The Florida Python Challenge brings out a fascinating cast of characters, all captured by the director Xander Robin’s camera. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an affiliate commission.

Snakes Are Vital to Ecosystems — So Why Do We Fear Them?

Snakes keep rodents out of your crops, balance entire ecosystems, and their venom saves human lives, yet nearly half of Americans feel anxious just looking at one. The fear runs deep, but so does the misunderstanding.