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Python Challenge in Florida Everglades

The biggest snake caught in the challenge was released back into the wild.

Python Challenge in Florida Everglades

Python Challenge in Florida Everglades
Python Parents: Fast Breeding Snakes Take Over Florida Everglades
Python Parents: Fast Breeding Snakes Take Over Florida Everglades
Python Parents: Fast Breeding Snakes Take Over Florida Everglades
Python Parents: Fast Breeding Snakes Take Over Florida Everglades
Python Parents: Fast Breeding Snakes Take Over Florida Everglades
Python Parents: Fast Breeding Snakes Take Over Florida Everglades
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Python Power: Snakes Take Over Everglades
Python Challenge in Florida Everglades
Dennis Jordan displays a python he captured as part of the "Python Challenge" in the Florida Everglades. The Florida Python Challenge 2013 ended with the round up of a mere 68 snakes. Officials held the snake hunt because the pythons have multiplied into the thousands in the Everglades and have become a threat to native species. (Courtesy Dennis Jordan)
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