The cost of python removal

What is happening? Burmese pythons are a threat to the ecosystem of the Florida everglades. The pythons have nob known predators and are eradicating native species.

Why is this important? The State of Florida has a $3 million budget item for pythons. Gov. DeSantis said python removal in the Everglades, including technology such as infrared sensors to locate the hard-to-see snakes in the wild.

How will this be important? There is also an annual python hunt with prizes. This year the hunt will begin Aug. 5 at 8 a.m. and ends Aug. 14 at 5 p.m

AP | Burmese python hunt in Florida Everglades slated for August