Online warning issued: An aspiring Burmese python owner was told by commenters that solo handling is unsafe and emergency devices like Tasers are ineffective. Risks of large snakes: Even nonaggressive ...

Florida is letting you join the state’s python battle, soon offering an online program that’ll tell you all about the invasive snakes. The free hourlong session, known as “Python Patrol,” will be ...

Deadly handling risks: Past incidents show that solo handling of large constrictors like Burmese pythons can quickly become life-threatening. Community consensus: Snake owners strongly advise against ...