These parks in Texas, California, Utah and other states are perfect for a visit during the cooler months.

“Every one of the pythons removed as part of the Challenge is one less preying on our native birds, mammals and reptiles,” said Rodney Barreto, the commission’s chairman.

The snake is said to be of record-length in Florida's program to combat the invasive species.

Now the Republican is trying to burnish his green cred before running for Senate. But he has a history of bait-and-switch.