Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 20 tons of Burmese python have now been pulled from the wilds of Southwest Florida by one of the region's most enduring ...

A record four tons of invasive Burmese pythons removed from Southwest Florida this season has highlighted the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s aggressive, science-driven effort to protect native ...

The South Florida Water Management District's python incentive program has eliminated nearly 100 Burmese pythons in six months. Matt Kogo removed 13 pythons in June, earning a $1,000 award. The ...

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program rewards hunters for removing the invasive snakes. In May 2026, contracted hunters eliminated 315 python eggs from the ...