Florida Anaconda Problem

Ron DeSantis, Burmese python and Florida

Florida constricts Burmese python population with surge in kills, Gov. DeSantis says

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is now partnering with Miami-based Inversa, which helps kill the snakes. Inversa then markets the leather from the invasive species to make boots, belts and other items. DeSantis admired a python baseball saying, “I think that’s going to be something we’ll put in the office.”

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DeSantis highlights success of program to remove invasive Burmese pythons from Florida Everglades

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Ron DeSantis reveals plan to kill monster pythons wiping out deer population in Florida

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Stuart on Everglades restoration, control the python population

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Gov. DeSantis talks pythons in the Everglades | Full speech

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748 pythons removed in record-breaking capture from Florida’s Everglades

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'Python Be Gone': Gov. DeSantis shares efforts in place to solve Florida python problem

The governor held a press conference on Monday where he highlighted the success of a public-private partnership aimed at removing Pythons from Florida's Everglades.

Florida Phoenix

DeSantis: Python removal tripled since partnering with leather company

Florida officials have tripled the number of invasive Burmese Pythons removed in a year since partnering with a leather company that turns invasive species into fashion, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday.

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WATCH — Why robot rabbits are being used to catch snakes in Florida

Burmese pythons are a big problem in southern Florida. CBC Kids News contributor Manny Brennan explains how robot rabbits are being used to lure the snakes. #AnimalNews

Yahoo

Remote-controlled robot rabbits are being used to help solve Florida’s python problem

Remote-controlled robot rabbits are being deployed to help tackle Florida’s invasive python problem. The Burmese python threatens the ecosystem of the Everglades by preying on wildlife, including wading birds, mammals and other reptiles. The creatures ...

ABC30 Action News

Florida scientists to study if it's safe to eat pythons

The predator might soon become the prey if Florida scientists can confirm that Burmese pythons -- an extremely invasive species in the Everglades -- are safe for us to eat. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is collaborating with the ...