Snakes are known as adept and clever hunters, distinguished by their lack of eyelids and external ears. These elongated ...

The blood python, a non-venomous constrictor from Southeast Asia, is known for its striking colors and muscular build. Once ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey. Pythons can eat prey over 100% of their body mass, including deer and bobcats. Just ...

Scientists discover new intestinal cells in Burmese pythons that completely dissolve bones, explaining why they never appear ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics. Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) don’t ...

Federal and state programs contract with members of the public to become paid python hunters and combat the invasive snakes ...

As Burmese pythons threaten Florida habitats, a local program incentivizes residents to assist with capturing and killing them. Aaron Mann won the top prize of $1,000 after wrangling 87 of the snakes ...

The python's head was as big as a garden spade, lunging at hunter once, twice, before sinking its recurved teeth into his arm ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey. Pythons can eat prey over 100% of their body mass, including deer and bobcats.