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VIDEO August 17

First woman to win the Florida Python Challenge celebrates her victory

Florida Python Challenge winner Taylor Stanberry breaks down her victory in the annual event on ‘Fox Report.’

Reptiles August 14

Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials believe

A hiker suffered a fatal snake bite in Tennessee after picking up a Timber rattlesnake near the beginning of a trail in Savage Gulf State Park, officials said.

Los Angeles August 10

Reptile hunter climbs into apartment building dumpster to remove 16-foot python in Los Angeles

Joseph Hart, a 24-year-old reptile hunter, rescued a massive 16-foot female python from a dumpster in Los Angeles. He later named the female snake "Apples."

VIDEO August 10

Reptile hunter removes 16-foot python from LA apartment building dumpster

Joseph Hart, sporting just jeans and a T-shirt, carefully removed the python from the apartment building dumpster in Los Angeles. (Credit: Instagram / @reptile.hunter)

Heroism June 11

Rattlesnake bites teen on southern state fishing trip

National Guard Black Hawk helicopter executes dramatic mountain rescue of teenager bitten by timber rattlesnake while fishing in remote Avery County wilderness.

Florida June 2

Florida motorcyclists injured after hitting six-foot alligator on highway

Two motorcyclists were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after striking an alligator on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, Florida.

VIDEO June 2

Motorcyclists hit 6-foot alligator on Florida interstate

Two motorcyclists reportedly sustained non-life-threatening injuries after hitting an alligator on Interstate 4 in Volusia County. (WOFL)

VIDEO May 10

Officials capture 2 alligators in connection with Florida canoer’s death

Wildlife biologist Christopher Gillette sheds light on the ‘tragic accident’ and issues a warning about alligator activity on ‘Fox Report.’

Travel May 9

What causes nearly every alligator attack on humans? Study says it's our fault

A recent University of Florida study found that one reason accounts for 96% of alligator bites - and it's not the fault of the reptiles. A ranking system of human actions reveals the details.

VIDEO May 8

Florida woman killed in alligator attack: 'Defensive incident'

An alligator attacked and killed a woman who was canoeing with her husband on a central Florida lake Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. (WTVT)

Health May 5

Man’s blood used to create antivenom for 19 deadly snakes

Scientists have created what they believe to be the most broadly effective antivenom to date — and its key ingredient came from a single man's blood. Both the researchers and the donor reveal how it all came together.

Lifestyle May 3

Florida homeowner finds 98 iguana eggs in backyard: 'It’s the most we’ve ever removed from one site'

Humane Iguana Control removed 98 iguana eggs from a yard in Miami, possibly a record, highlighting Florida's invasive iguana problem and how to fight it.

VIDEO May 3

Professional exterminator discovers 'record' number of iguana eggs laid on Florida property

Humane Iguana Control of South Florida discovered a record of 98 iguana eggs on a Palmetto private property which were subsequently removed. Iguanas' breeding season lasts from around February through May. (Credit: Humane Iguana Control)

US April 25

Florida doorbell camera captures alligator up on hind legs, 'knocking' on door

A Florida woman said she checked her doorbell camera recently and found a seven to eight-foot alligator banging against her front door.

VIDEO April 25

Alligator knocks on door at Florida home

The uninvited visitor at the Lake Mary, Florida, home was caught on their doorbell camera. (Credit: FOX 35)

US April 4

Florida woman pries 6-foot alligator’s jaws open to save pet dog

A Florida woman explains how she wrestled with an alligator that had grabbed ahold of her pet dog Kona's head while they were on a walk.

VIDEO April 4

Florida woman pries open alligator's jaws to save pet dog

Kim Spencer said the alligator suddenly jumped and got her dog Kona's whole head in its mouth. (Credit: WTVT)

Florida March 12

Florida police officer delivers pizza after large gator caught on camera in customer’s driveway

A pizza delivery driver asked a Bradenton, Florida, police officer to deliver a pizza to a woman after an eight-foot alligator was spotted hiding underneath a car at the customer's house.

VIDEO March 12

Florida police deliver pizza after 8-foot gator spotted in customer’s driveway

The Bradenton Police Department stepped in to help a pizza delivery driver by getting the order to a woman after an alligator was spotted in her driveway. (Credit: Bradenton Police Department)

VIDEO March 4

911 call details alligator attack

A 911 call shows the chaotic aftermath of an alligator attack in Polk County, Florida on Monday afternoon. (Polk County Sheriff's Office via WTVT)

Texas March 2

Unusual pet seized during operation targeting gang members in Texas

An investigation led by the ATF resulted in the arrest of eight alleged members of the Oakland Crips in Dallas as well as the seizure of an alligator.

PGA Tour February 27

PGA Tour star Billy Horschel shoos gator off course with golf club in wild scene

PGA Tour star Billy Horschel sprang into action Thursday during the opening round of the Cognizant Classic, shooing a gator back into the water with his 60-degree wedge.

New Hampshire February 16

'Unwanted hitchhiker' found in grocery store's banana shipment 'a first' for conservation agency

A mildly venomous snake was reportedly found in a banana shipment at the Market Basket grocery store in Manchester, New Hampshire, over the weekend.

Hawaii November 21

Hawaii store employees discover 2-foot snake in Christmas tree shipping container

Staff at a Hawaii store discovered a two-foot snake inside a shipping container of Christmas trees. The snake was captured and is being safeguarded in Hilo.

Arizona November 14

Arizona firefighters remove boa constrictor from pickup truck: 'Unusual call'

The Scottsdale Fire Department responded to an odd call on Wednesday after a man discovered a large boa constrictor sticking its head out from under his pickup truck.

Reptiles November 12

A look at the world's longest snake which measures over 32 feet, a record-breaking slithering serpent

Snakes range greatly in size. The world longest snake is the reticulated python. The longest ever found in the species measured a whopping 32 feet, 9.5 inches long.

Virginia October 8

CBP beagle sniffs out bag carrying over 2 pounds of snake meat at Virginia airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialist beagle Freddie sniffed out a bag that contained over two pounds of snake meat carried into the country from West Africa.

Australia September 24

Beloved Australian chicken with famous name tossed into alligator pen, shocking wildlife park visitors: report

A New South Wales, Australia man pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty after tossing a chicken named "Betty White" into an alligator pen at a wildlife park.

Florida September 17

Florida annual python challenge removes nearly 200 invasive snakes from state

The Florida Python Challenge winners were announced this week after snake wranglers captured nearly 200 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades.

LIFESTYLE September 17

SEE IT: Iguana removed from fireplace in Florida home: 'End up anywhere'

One determined iguana was removed from a Florida homeowner's fireplace over the weekend, with the professionals recommending civilians avoid the invasive species.