The Florida Python Challenge aims to control invasive Burmese python population in the Everglades. From August 8-18, snake hunters will track down and humanely kill as many pythons as possible. The challenge is part of efforts to remove over 11,000 pythons from the ecosystem since 2017. Prizes up to $25,000 are available for participants. While some hunters see the challenge as a way to engage with the public, others like Amy Siewe, a former state contractor, raise concerns about drawing large crowds that may scare off pythons.
Source: https://www.popsci.com/science/florida-python-challenge/
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