In Florida, biologists are using a groundbreaking approach by implementing radio-tagged male Burmese pythons to locate and capture the larger female counterparts. This strategy is critical for controlling the invasive python population before breeding can occur.
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October 29, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Florida biologist tracked a 153-pound Burmese python, one of the largest in Everglades using a radio-tagged 'spy' snake: How did the snake help capture one of the largest invasive species?
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