Hunters have caught nearly 1,000 pythons in the many years Florida has offered its signature Python Challenge, where competitors from around the world search for these destructive snakes roaming throughout the Everglades. But the question has lingered over its effectiveness. That number — 708 pythons, to be exact — may be a fraction of the reptile’s thriving empire in Florida’s ‘River of Grass,’ but state officials and researchers say the lionized contest garners crucial awareness about the harm pythons cause to the place they now call home. This year’s challenge ended on Sunday, and the results should be released soon, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Here are how many Burmese pythons have been removed during the six state python challenges in the past 10 years: In 2013, 68 Burmese pythons were removed. In 2016, 106 pythons were caught. In 2020, 80. In 2021, 223. In 2022, 231. The pythons caught from the challenge do not account for the number of pythons caught year-round.
As Pythons Thrive By The Thousands, Here’s How Snake Hunts Factor Into The Battle
Abigail Hasebroock, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Sat, 08/19/2023 - 4:00am
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