Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather heats up, a growing number of ...

Florida is home to 46 native snake species, four invasive species, and six venomous snake categories. The Everglades are known for the invasive Burmese python, which can grow over 15 feet long and ...

If they reach the ecosystem's carrying capacity in the Everglades, the pythons will spread, and that likely means into ...

A recent influx of heavy rain in Florida has forced venomous snakes to flee their natural habitats and retreat toward drier ground – encroaching on unsuspecting residents, according to a report.

Snakes are found all over the United States, even in Lakes. What are the most snake infested lakes in the United States?

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Things got quite sssspicy near Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, Florida, this week. After residents began reporting snake sightings to the Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department, ...

As if alligators, crocodiles, airboats in the Everglades, and Instagram fishing models weren't enough, visitors to Florida can add one more water-related species to watch out for: snakes. Lots and ...