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Florida deputy wrangles 9-foot boa after homeowner finds non-native giant in her yard

The sighting reflects how closely human and wild spaces now overlap.
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Florida man leaving for work is delayed by 7-foot boa, then helps police bin the escapee

The animal stayed there until a state-licensed trapper could take over.
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Florida’s record python hunter shows the hard reality of invasive species control

Taylor Stanberry caught 60 Burmese pythons during the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, setting a state record. Her work shows ...

Python meat should never be on the menu. Here's why

Hunters participating in the Florida Python Challenge in July will have an abundance of python meet. But it is advised that ...