Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. There have been multiple documented incidents where large ...

The incident took place in October 2020. The reticulated python sought to defend itself by constricting the Burmese python but loosened its grip after it was subjugated, scientists said. Burmese ...

The new year started off with a bang when a python hunter caught a 202-pound female python. That's a lot of meat to eat. But ...

A 15-foot Burmese python was caught swallowing a “full-sized” deer in Southwest Florida, proving the invasive apex predators are ambushing and eating bigger prey. The python was 115 pounds and the ...

The predator might soon become the prey if Florida scientists can confirm that Burmese pythons -- an extremely invasive species in the Everglades -- are safe for us to eat. The Florida Fish and ...

Hungry snake caught swallowing another, even bigger snake headfirst. Many species of snakes are capable of swallowing prey much larger than themselves, such as deer, cows and even humans. However, ...

A Southwest Florida python removal program has captured over 48,000 pounds of the invasive snakes. This year's python breeding season started earlier than usual, possibly due to warmer winter weather.