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Record year for Burmese python program means fewer snakes, more hope for native wildlife
The Burmese python — an apex predator that can grow over 18 feet long and eat animals larger than itself — has decimated ...
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More Money, More Hunters For Florida's Python Elimination Program
Thursday, the SFWMD Governing Board approved a state plan to double the number of hunters in its Python Elimination Program. "This is for all of us who love the Everglades. We're putting our money ...
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Pythons might become a new menu item in Florida if scientists can confirm they’re safe to eat
The contractor program – The Python Elimination Program – is led by commission and the South Florida Water Management District, which is funding the new mercury study. So far, more than 6,000 ...
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Florida is looking to hire 50 new citizen python hunters
The South Florida Water Management District really is looking for a few dozen civic-minded people to join its python elimination program. The program works exactly like you think it would ...
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Florida is looking to hire 50 new citizen python hunters
The South Florida Water Management District really is looking for a few dozen civic-minded people to join its python elimination program. The program works exactly like you think it would ...