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Removing Invasive Pythons from the Everglades Protects Native Species and Ecosystems

Tue June 21, 2022
Category:
Python
python held on ground


Burmese pythons are one of the most destructive and harmful invasive species in the Greater Everglades, preying upon native birds, mammals and even alligators. Did you know members of the public can help to safely eliminate these invasive snakes and protect our one-of-a-kind Everglades ecosystem? 

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SFWMD, FWC Hunters Remove Record Breaking Invasive Python from the Everglades

Thu October 8, 2020
Category:
Python
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Python elimination hunters Kevin Pavlidis (left) and Ryan Ausburn (right) hold their record breaking 18 foot 9 inch python eliminated as part of SFWMD and FWC's python elimination program.

 

Python removal agents working for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) recently broke the record for the longest Burmese python eliminated in Florida.

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FWC, SFWMD announce milestone in effort to restore the Everglades: 5,000 Burmese pythons removed

Tue July 28, 2020
Category:
Python
python coiled in grass

 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District, working together under the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, removed 5,000 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida’s Everglades ecosystem.

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