Federal and state programs contract with members of the public to become paid python hunters and combat the invasive snakes in Florida.

Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to ...

Remote-controlled robot rabbits are being deployed to help tackle Florida’s invasive python problem. The Burmese python threatens the ecosystem of the Everglades by preying on wildlife, including ...

The robo-bunnies are modeled after marsh rabbits (pictured), which are one of the favorite prey items for Burmese pythons. Florida’s Burmese python problem isn’t going away anytime soon. The ...

Experts said the python problem in Florida has slithered its way out of the Everglades and right up to people's front doors. RELATED: Robotic Rabbits: A new hope against Everglades' python threat ...

The use of fire arms, dogs and other animals is prohibited during the Florida Python Challenge Logan is a Editorial Intern at PEOPLE. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2025. His work has previously ...

Burmese pythons have been a persistent problem in Florida for years, significantly disrupting the local ecosystem. These invasive snakes have few natural predators, allowing their population to grow ...

Pythons have migrated north from the park ... “Working in the Everglades for 10 years, you get tired of documenting the problem. You want to address it.” McCleery said researchers did not name the ...