Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Florida Removes Over 1,000 Pythons to Protect Everglades
Big snakes called Burmese pythons are taking over the Everglades!
They were brought over a long time ago and now eat up lots of animals that belong there.
People are working together to catch and remove these snakes to protect the Everglades.
They've caught over a thousand so far!
They even use special "scout snakes" to find the mama snakes, which helps them catch more.
They hope to keep the python population small so the other animals have a chance to survive.
Over 1,000 Burmese pythons removed from the Everglades since 2013.
Pythons, introduced via the pet trade, threaten over 85 native species.
The recent breeding season saw over 6,300 pounds of pythons removed.
Radio-tagged 'scout snakes' are used to locate breeding females.
Population control is the goal to protect native species.
- Who
- The Conservancy of Southwest Florida, and other collaborating organizations.
- What
- Removal of Burmese pythons from the Everglades.
- When
- Ongoing since 2013, with a recent breeding season focus.
- Where
- Everglades National Park in Florida.
- Why
- To protect native wildlife and the fragile Everglades ecosystem.
- Invasive Species
- Burmese Python
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Location
- Everglades, Florida
- Removal Effort Start
- 2013
- Organizations Involved
- Conservancy of Southwest Florida, U.S. Geological Survey, University of Florida, National Park Service, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
