But what exactly makes a snake a python? Furthermore, what kind of traits do these stunning serpents share, and how many different types of pythons are there?

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

Not just Burmese pythons in Florida: Green anacondas may be breeding near Naples It's much easier to distinguish an adult Burmese python from native snakes as they grow up to 19 feet in length.