Alligators are everywhere in Florida, which may be why people end up taking chances that could get them hurt or even killed.

Stumbling across a cluster of small white eggs in your garden can be surprising and even a little unsettling. Tucked beneath ...

Snakes keep rodents out of your crops, balance entire ecosystems, and their venom saves human lives, yet nearly half of Americans feel anxious just looking at one. The fear runs deep, but so does the ...

The Hat in Pasadena, California has apparently never heard the phrase “everything in moderation,” and their pastrami ...

A wildlife handler stands beside a large python and carefully works around a cluster of eggs on the table. As he reaches in and tries to separate or check the eggs, the python suddenly reacts and ...

Burmese pythons in Florida are devouring animals as small as rabbits and as big as deer and alligators. How they do it is ...

Snakes on a plain? A Florida pizzeria owner is redefining the term “exotic pet trade” by accepting captured Burmese pythons ...

These snakes can go for months without eating, grow and shrink the size of their hearts and jump start their metabolism on a ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is still investigating the incident but the Internet has strong ...

Here's what to know about swimming in Florida's lakes and some safety tips for sharing the water with some of the state's ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...