Burmese pythons, Opossums and Florida
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Possums are being put to work in Florida in the fight against invasive Burmese pythons, here's how the experts are using the creatures.
Are Florida's invasive Burmese pythons are more active in warmer months? Signs show signs of cold tolerance, potentially spreading north.
Python Problem: Experts say the large snakes in Florida are moving north into Brevard County
In Key Largo this spring, wildlife crews started turning local opossums into unlikely scouts, slipping lightweight tracking collars around their necks and releasing them back into the mangrove thickets.
Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.
Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's winner.
"The Burning Man of snake hunting: it brings the wrong kind of attention to this problem." 🐍 Oscope Labs has unveiled an official trailer for a documentary film titled The Python Hunt, going right into the jungle during the annual snake hunt in Florida.