Florida is sending people in the Everglades to hunt for giant snakes — and it could net one person $10,000 - The invasive species is one of the largest snakes in the world

Reticulated pythons can take down large mammals, such as wild boar, deer and dogs, but sometimes the tables turn.

Snakes have both fascinated and scared humans for as long as we can remember. Especially frightening are the giants that stretch to incredible lengths and have immense power. The world’s largest snakes thrive in environments where they can grow, hunt ...

These giant snakes are vital to healthy ecosystems, helping control populations of rodents, birds and other animals. Found in tropical rainforests, wetlands, grasslands and river systems, these remarkable reptiles are often elusive and rarely seen in the wild.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) is full of extremely adventurous scientists. They walk around on volcanoes, hunt down giant mud slides, and — who knew? — wrestle with pythons in the Florida Everglades. USGS communications coordinator Ben Young Landis ...