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Python gets world's 1st cancer treatment

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A 15-Foot Python Named Jodie Foster Is The First Snake To Receive Human Cancer Treatment

In 2024, keepers noticed the python eating less — a serious red flag for any large constrictor.

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‘World’s First’ Snake Cancer Treatment Saves a Tumor-Plagued Python Named Jodie Foster

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Chester Zoo python becomes first snake to receive cancer treatment

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Python believed to be first in the world to benefit from human cancer treatment

A 15-foot python named after actress Jodie Foster is believed to be the first snake in the world to benefit from a cancer treatment normally used on humans.

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Python named Jodie Foster first snake to receive pioneering cancer treatment

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15-foot python benefits from human cancer treatment in world-first

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Python challenge grand prize winner snags 96 snakes along with $10,000

More than 900 contestants vying for the $10,000 grand prize scoured South Florida for 10 days during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

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Record number of snakes removed in 2025 Florida Python Challenge

The 2025 Python Challenge removed a record 294 invasive Burmese pythons from Florida ecosystems. The winner, Taylor Stanberry, removed 60 Burmese pythons and took home a $10,000 prize. The 10-day competition had 934 participants from 30 states and Canada.

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“Didn’t Think Snakes Could Get Worse”: Zoo’s 2-Headed Ball Python in TikTok Video

The Reptile Zoo's TikTok showcases a rare two-headed ball python, captivating viewers with its antics and raising curiosity about bicephaly in snakes.

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Florida Python Challenge winner claims 96 snakes, $10,000 grand prize

This year's Florida Python Challenge was July 10-19 at eight designated locations in south Florida. More than 900 hunters participated.