As with coyotes, which have moved into suburban areas in Florida in recent years, pythons can prey on invasive Muscovy ducks, pigeons and iguanas, but also on native animals such as rats, raccoons, ...

And its not the first time the rebellious reptile has escaped. On Tuesday, Banora Point resident Petra Christian took to social media to help locate the eight-foot albino python. The family pet ...

A reticulated python looks out from a tank Friday at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control. After the agency held the python for five days in case anyone claimed it, it was transferred over the weekend ...