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. 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 ...

The annual competition to raise awareness and eliminate the invasive Burmese python was held July 10-20, 2025 in the Everglades.

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 Naples Daily News asked the Python Huntress Amy Siewe a series of questions about the invasive snake in Florida.

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

More: Python Q&A: What does it mean when you say 'every python removed makes a difference'? Here are six things to know about the Florida Python Challenge: When is the 2025 Florida Python Challenge?

The Data Science Doctor explains how to use the reinforcement learning branch of machine learning with the Q-learning approach, providing code on how to solve a maze problem for an easy-to-understand ...

A total of 294 Burmese pythons were eliminated during the 2025 Florida Python Challenge – the most of any python challenge ...