Burmese python
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced on Monday that it has removed 6,300 pounds of the invasive Burmese python from the region this hunting season. With its achievement, the conservancy has removed more than 20 tons of Burmese pythons across a 200-mile area from Naples through the Western Everglades since 2013. “We have been on the […]
If you live in Florida, you might notice certain toads hopping around at night in your backyard this summer. But these aren't your friendly amphibian, or one you might see at the local pet store. These toads are quite dangerous, especially to pets. The cane toad is an invasive toad found in Central and South […]
It's time to hunt. Registration opened Thursday for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, an opportunity for professionals and novices to capture the Burmese python, Florida's invasive apex predator, in the Everglades ecosystem. The event, hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Management District, will run from July 11 […]
Two South Florida congressional leaders from either side of the aisle are teaming up to protect one of America's most important resources. Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) want to preserve the Everglades, Florida's marquee gem, by securing funding to protect its drinking water, wildlife, and bolster it from extreme weather events […]
The Argentine black and white tegu, a large invasive lizard, appears to be making quite a home for itself in St. Lucie County in Florida's Treasure Coast region. "Reproducing populations of Argentine black and white tegus are established in Hillsborough and Miami-Dade and Charlotte Counties," Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) spokesperson Lisa Thompson […]
The Burmese python is one of the more high-profile invasive species in Florida and it appears to be getting more comfortable in other parts of the state. According to a study by the University of Florida published in Scientific Reports, researchers have found the snake cozying up more in southern Palm Beach County near stormwater […]