Florida Achieves Milestone in Python Removal Efforts with New Collaborative Partner

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Governor Ron DeSantis shared the stage on Tuesday with an enormous 11-foot Burmese python, underscoring the ongoing battle to shield the Everglades from invasive species.

In Florida, removing pythons is a familiar task. The efforts range from initiatives by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to the popular annual python challenge. Recently, the state has partnered with another organization, leading to record-breaking numbers of pythons being removed from the Everglades.