Thinking of a pet snake? Skip the dander and daily walks. We explore the costs, lifespan, and best beginner species for ...

Asian swamp eels are spreading through the Everglades and decimating crayfish populations, leading to comparisons with ...

Summer will be here before we know it, and with it comes the season of camping trips, long hikes, and road adventures. It also brings that quiet confidence many of us have that if things ever went ...

Some folks may say one good thing about the cold weather is no copperheads. That's right, across much of South Carolina copperheads and other snakes have entered what's called brumation. It's when ...

The South Florida Water Management District is in its second year of managing a Python Removal Program. Winners win cash ...

South Florida Water Management District is in its second year of managing a Python Removal Program. Winners win cash prizes.

When you envision a black bear, you may picture our state’s second largest mammal as being a big, meat-eating killer. Technically, black bears are omnivores. Omnivores eat plants and animals. But did ...

A pet boa constrictor named Pablo made a break for it Palm Beach County when his owner's wife went into labor.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. African rock pythons are powerful constrictors capable of swallowing prey much wider than their heads. Horned antelope like ...

The South Florida Water Management District started its second year of the python elimination program. One hunter has stood out.

Snakes are fascinating creatures that make unique and low-maintenance pets. They have specific dietary requirements that differ from other pets like cats and dogs. As a responsible snake owner, it is ...

A python hunter captured a nearly 17-foot, 202-pound snake in the Florida Everglades. While it is legal to eat python meat in Florida, health officials strongly advise against it. Testing has revealed ...