Tuesday 1 March 2016

106 Burmese Pythons Captured In Florida During Month-Long Hunt


Story out of Davie, Florida:

The 106 Burmese pythons captured over a month-long hunt won't help control Florida's invasive snake population, but wildlife officials said Saturday that doesn't matter as much as the awareness they bring to the state's environmental concerns.

Thousands of pythons, far from their natural habitat in Southeast Asia, are believed to be stalking Florida wildlife in the beleaguered Everglades.

The longest python caught during the hunt that ran between Jan. 16 and Feb. 14 was 15 feet long. It was caught by a team led by Bill Booth of Sarasota. Cont.

Story from - CBS News

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