Owners in the Florida Keys and Miami-Dade County should be aware of new federal status for three rare local snake and skink species.
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October 7, 2026
Florida Hunters Removed 181 Invasive PythonsContracted hunters earned bonuses in September 2026 for removing invasive snakes from public conservation lands.
October 7, 2026
Florida American Crocodile Died From Lead PoisoningThe 7-foot reptile ingested lead pellets while scavenging invasive green iguanas in November 2023.
October 4, 2026
Biologist Fed Invasive Python to Alligators in FloridaA recorded instance in South Florida shows captive alligators consuming a large, donated invasive snake.
September 25, 2026
Florida Python Population Turned Into Luxury HandbagsInvasive snakes removed from the Everglades are now being repurposed into high-end fashion accessories.
September 22, 2026
Florida Snake Study Tracked Habitat and Health ChangesBiologists are revisiting a 2005 survey to monitor shifting habitats and the spread of invasive lungworms in Florida snakes.
September 18, 2026
Florida Expanded Python Removal Contractor ProgramsThe state now pays professional hunters hourly rates and bounties to control invasive Burmese python populations.
