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.

Q. If you come upon a python nest, what's the best method to destroy the eggs? FWC: We do not recommend anyone destroy a nest of eggs unless a female python is clearly circled around the nest of ...

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 ...

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.

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

In a Q&A, Python programming language creator Guido van Rossum said it was "almost taboo to talk about a Python 4 in a serious sense" following the troubled migration from Python 2.0 to Python 3.0.