Python Update

The Nature Conservancy in Florida - Stopping a Burmese Python Invasion: "The Nature Conservancy’s Florida Keys “Python Patrol” grew stronger when 12 new snake catchers were trained January 26 to respond to sightings called in by the Keys-wide Eyes and Ears patrol.

This task force of patrollers and responders is fighting an invasion of Burmese pythons into the Florida Keys, first discovered in April 2007 on Friday the 13th.

The Burmese pythons have swum more than 6 miles to the Florida Keys from Florida's Everglades National Park — infested with a population of more than 10,000 snakes. The problem started more than 10 years ago because of a few released pets."

Hat tip to Angela Crider.