The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is boasting about its Python Action Team and its most recent harvest from Big Cypress National Preserve.
In a social media post this week, FWC announced the team removed their 900th snake from the preserve. Two python hunters also captured a female measuring 18 feet 4 inches in length.
FWC PAT members Cynthia Downer and Jonathan Lopez caught the massive python was captured on September 22. It weighed 98 pounds, 10 ounces.
Florida’s governor is applauding FWC for the milestone.
"Removing 900 pythons is a great milestone for our Python Action Team! These snakes coupled with the thousands removed by our partners at the National Park Service and the South Florida Water Management District make a significant impact to protect Florida’s native wildlife,” said FWC Executive Director Eric Sutton. “With leadership from Governor Ron DeSantis, we are committed to working with our partners including the South Florida Water Management District and the National Park Service to accomplish our goal of removing pythons from our beautiful state.”
FWC is urging Floridians to help control nonnative invasive wildlife by reporting sightings to their Exotic Species Hotline at 888-IveGot1 (888-483-4681) or online at ivegot1.org.
