When it comes to tackling invasive species in South Florida, it's not just about spotting and removing. A group of University ...
The invasive snakes are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes. Pythons may increasingly be found in residential backyards and urban areas adjacent to these waterways.
The South Florida Water Management District is in its second year of managing a Python Removal Program. Winners win cash prizes.
Florida Python Challenge, July 11-20, 2025, has hunters trying to eliminate invasive Burmese snakes. Do they attack or kill humans? Are they venomous?