The giant Burmese python has been known to consume large animals like a deer. But the length of time it can go between meals is impressive.

The Naples Daily News and News-Press are working with the FWC in 2024 for a special Q&A series on the impact of the Burmese python in Florida.

Q. How long can a Burmese python hold its breath under water? Burmese pythons can also hold their breath and swim under water, with observations of Burmese pythons holding their breath under water ...

Q. Can a Burmese python smell? FWC: McKayla Spencer, the Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Program Coordinator for the FWC, told us snake species, such as the Burmese python, have multiple ways to smell ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has held an annual Python Challenge since 2013. People hunt for the invasive snake and compete for prizes.

It is fairly easy to humanely kill a Burmese python one you have one in your grip. But identifying the invasive snake in the wild is another story.