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

Burmese pythons in Florida are the ultimate invasive swamp monster and have consumed a significant percentage of south Florida's mammals.

Anytime you catch something bigger than 14 feet, it’s not a snake anymore ... reach and took a risk by grabbing its tail instead of its head. Teeth, engineered to impale and hold struggling prey, ...

Scientists have unlocked the mystery of how Burmese pythons digest bones without leaving any trace in their droppings. The ...

South Florida is home to two particularly problematic invasive species: Burmese pythons and green iguanas. The pythons live ...

Burmese pythons, and possibly all other snakes, have special intestinal cells that allow them to digest their prey's bones.

Version 2.0 of the study will add bunny scent to the stuffed rabbits if motion and heat aren’t enough to fool the pythons in Florida.

When hunting, many bite their prey once and then let go. This allows the snake to avoid possibly injuring itself. They then track their prey’s scent. Snakes also bite when defending themselves!

“Invasive pythons are one of the most destructive and harmful species in America’s Everglades,” according to the South Florida Water Management District website. “Their aggressive predation on native ...