Here’s a guide to identifying Florida’s six native, venomous snakes and some non-venomous snakes they resemble.

Here's a list of five of Florida's most dangerous animals and what to do if you run into a shark or gator while swimming in ...

Invasive Asian swamp eels in Florida are typically olive or drab brown with yellow-orange bellies. They can grow to roughly 3 ...

Florida is home to six species of venomous snake — but not all of them have ranges that extend into the southern portion of ...

Researchers say vultures feeding on Burmese python eggs in the Everglades marks the first documented case of native birds preying on a python nest in Florida.

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather heats up, a growing number of ...

Peter's rock agama is spreading in Florida, and experts fear it may increase your risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

Native scavengers may be exploiting Burmese python nests to their benefit but it's unclear how often it is happening.

Florida's snake population is not the problem; human interaction is. With 44 native species, only six are venomous.