Biting in snakes is usually a defensive activity, and several factors trigger the behavior. Among the most common reasons for ...

The last thing anyone wants to experience when handling their pet reptile is a painful bite. Yet, in some instances, this ...

Note to readers: The Naples Daily News and News-Press asked experts questions about Burmese pythons in 2024. The invasive python is wreaking havoc with the ecosystem in southern parts of Florida. AMY ...

Q. Can a Burmese python swim? Burmese pythons, like most other snake species, can swim. Burmese pythons are considered semi-aquatic meaning they spend much of their time on land and in water. Q. How ...