Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey.

Burmese pythons, originating from Southeast Asia, have invaded Florida's Everglades, decimating native wildlife populations. Introduced via the pet trade, these massive constrictors prey on ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey.

This isn't the first time snake hunters have used creative means to capture their prey. In 2020, the FWC deployed python-sniffing detector dogs to track pythons in South Florida.

Anytime you catch something bigger ... But the licensed python hunter underestimated its reach and took a risk by grabbing its tail instead of its head. Teeth, engineered to impale and hold struggling ...