Burmese pythons are invasive and they are wrecking havoc on the South Florida ecosystem. After they hatch, when are they considered an adult?

Q. How long does it take for a hatchling Burmese python to grow into an adult? BARTOSZEK: Conservancy biologists have tracked about 100 hatchling pythons in the wild.

Ball pythons are popular pets, especially for beginners, due to their calm nature and manageable size. These snakes curl into a ball when nervous, making them non-aggressive and easy to handle ...

Residents of the St. Augustine neighborhood are scrambling to figure out what to do with all the pythons, which likely escaped or are released pets.