Burmese python males undergo a dramatic seasonal hormone shift before breeding; scientists tracked testosterone and corticosterone in Florida snakes

• Burmese python coiled in the grass in the Everglades.
• Image Credit: WikipediaBurmese python males in South Florida undergo a marked seasonal change in testosterone as the breeding period approaches, while another hormone linked to stress and energy use follows a less predictable pattern.
• A study published in General and Comparative Endocrinology tracked testosterone and corticosterone in free-ranging male Burmese pythons to examine how their hormone levels change across the year.