Lyme disease is the most prevalent tick-borne illness in the U.S. It also appears in Florida.

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Invasive Burmese pythons have established a large population in South Florida after being released as exotic pets. Colder weather limits the pythons' range, but there is evidence they may be adapting ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, primarily established in the Everglades and South Florida. These snakes have drastically reduced native mammal populations, including raccoons, ...

Ticks are expanding into new places, and more are carrying multiple diseases. By Maggie Astor Tick season has begun with a vengeance: This year, there were more emergency-room visits for tick bites ...

Up-close tick encounters are nothing new to Peter Krause. As a tick-borne disease researcher, he’s conducted fieldwork where these parasites live. After one trip to Block Island, off the coast of ...

It seems we’re not the only ones loving this warmer weather — ticks are back in full force. Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest rate in nearly a decade, according to the Centers ...

Ticks are out this season and if you spot one on you or yourself or your pet, it's likely one of Michigan's most populous species. When you're on your next hike, or even out in your yard, be sure to ...