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Conservation group celebrates astonishing milestone after removing over 20 tons of invasive snakes: 'We're moving in the right direction'

Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and researchers at the University of Florida, over 20 tons of Burmese pythons have been removed from Southwest Florida.

Watch your step! Snakes starting to come out in North Texas

As temperatures warm up and summer days approach, snakes are emerging from their dens after sheltering from the cold winter ...
WFTV

Snake Showdown: Florida’s Python Challenge slithers into action

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla. — Snake hunters across Florida are participating in the annual “Python Challenge.” The goal of the 10-day event is to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the state. The ...
Palm Beach Post

Record year for Burmese python program means fewer snakes, more hope for native wildlife

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's python removal program has eliminated over 20 tons of Burmese pythons since 2013. Researchers use surgically implanted radio transmitters in male "scout snakes" ...