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Burmese Python: Florida biologist tracked a 153-pound Burmese python, one of the largest in Everglades using a radio-tagged 'spy' snake: How did the snake help capture one of the largest invasive species?

Burmese Python: Florida biologist tracked a 153-pound Burmese python, one of the largest in Everglades using a radio-tagged ‘spy’ snake: How did the snake help capture one of the largest invasive species?

In the days before Christmas 2025, biologist Ian Easterling looked like he was enjoying a festive stroll through the swampy terrain of Southwest Florida, Santa hat and all. His mission was far more serious. According to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, as reported by the Miami Herald, he was tracking a radio-tagged male “scout” snake,…

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Burmese Pythons: 177 pythons, four tons: Record 8,080 pounds of invasive Burmese pythons removed from Southwest Florida this breeding season

Burmese Pythons: 177 pythons, four tons: Record 8,080 pounds of invasive Burmese pythons removed from Southwest Florida this breeding season

Florida’s battle against invasive Burmese pythons has seen a significant victory. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida reported its most successful season, removing a record 177 snakes weighing over 8,000 pounds. Innovative methods, including using tagged “scout snakes,” helped biologists intercept large breeding females, preventing thousands of eggs from entering the ecosystem. This ongoing effort is…

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