snakes

State wildlife officials lobbied for the change before they announced Operation Viper, in which people were busted for allegedly illegally selling venomous snakes.

Reptile owners and vendors affected by an addition to Florida’s prohibited species list are filing a petition to challenge the decision.The Florida Fish…

On the heels of a local law enforcement officer receiving two snake bites, Franklin County officials are alerting residents to keep their distance from…

As heavy rain continues throughout parts of the Florida Panhandle, state wildlife officials are asking area residents to be careful of some reptiles that…

Exotic Pet Amnesty Day is this Saturday. Florida wildlife officials are touting the day as a legal alternative to release exotic pets that owners no…

Florida wildlife officials are launching a couple new programs to encourage people to help remove Burmese pythons—one of Florida’s nonnative species. The…

Florida wildlife officials are asking the public for their help in deciding rules for venomous reptiles. Through an online survey, the Florida Fish and…

Florida wildlife officials are asking for residents’ help in reporting sightings of rare snakes. They’re working to determine whether the snakes should be…

Sixty-eight giant snakes. That’s how many hunters caught and killed during the Florida Python Challenge, which ended Feb. 10. A mix-up led to two hunters…