Scientists have discovered that Burmese pythons possess specialized intestinal cells to digest calcium from prey bones, preventing toxicity. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology ...

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 ...

Burmese pythons possess a remarkable ability to swallow and digest prey significantly larger than their heads. This adaptation allows them to survive long periods without food. Upon feeding, their ...

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.

The origins of Florida’s python crisis lie in the exotic pet trade of the 1980s and 1990s. These snakes were initially sold as pets but were frequently abandoned in the wild once they outgrew their ...

Researchers are looking for innovative ways to eradicate the invasive species. A team dedicated to controlling populations of invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida has deployed another unique ...