A shocking discovery in Florida’s Everglades has once again highlighted the growing threat posed by invasive Burmese pythons in the region. Snake hunter Kevin Pavlidis recently uncovered two neighbouring nests containing around 120 Burmese python eggs in total, according to videos and reports shared online. The discovery quickly went viral, with many viewers expressing alarm […]
“Florida Man saves the planet by turning pythons into handbags” sounds like the setup to a meme — and in true Florida fashion, it’s also a real policy. The state that brought us alligators in drive-thrus and hurricane parties has found a novel way to deal with one of its most destructive environmental threats: turning […]
A Florida woman has won the 2025 Florida Python Challenge after removing 60 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades, winning the grand prize of $10,000. Taylor Stanberry outperformed 934 participants from 30 U.S. states and Canada in a 10-day competition aimed at controlling the spread of this dangerous species. The event, held from July 11 […]
