Utilizing Scout Snakes As a Control Tool for Burmese Pythons Within the Picayune Strand State Forest

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has led a collaborative program targeting Burmese pythons in western Collier County since 2013. By tracking adult male pythons, known as “scout snakes,” researchers have identified previously hidden females. With over 30,000 pounds of adult pythons already removed, this project expanded scout snake efforts within the Picayune Strand State Forest.

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