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Long-held myth says Hurricane Andrew sparked Florida's Burmese python problem. Is it true?
The 1992 storm destroyed a python breeding facility, potentially setting hundreds of pythons free. But it's likely the invasive species had gained a foothold in the Everglades long before the hurricane hit.
Enormous Burmese python killed in Florida Everglades was about to lay 60 eggs
Invasive pythons across the state are about to start laying their eggs after spring's mating season, with the 16-foot (5 meter) female caught being no exception.
Watch 2 giant, highly venomous black mambas fighting in someone's backyard
The 2 male black mambas, both over 8 feet (2.4 meters) long, were wrapped around each other and wrestling over a female during mating season.
1st gene-edited snakes use mysterious 'Turing patterns' to achieve near-perfect hexagonal scales
Scientists used CRISPR editing to make the world's 1st genetically modified snakes, giving new insight into how the reptiles develop their patterned scales
Burmese pythons are helping rats take over Florida's Everglades — and that could help spread disease
The invasion of pythons has had little to no impact on cotton rats, explaining why some areas are now increasingly dominated by rodents.
Do snakes have ears?
Snakes have anatomy that helps them hear, you just can't see it when they slither by.
Rare and deadly albino cobra slithers into house during intense rainstorm
The white snake was safely captured by wildlife experts in India before being released back into the wild.
