The South Florida Water Management District is in its second year of managing a Python Removal Program. Winners win cash prizes.

Experts believe the snakes may be dispersing from the Everglades as their population grows, using connected waterways as highways. While not considered an overwhelming threat to humans, pythons can ...

The invasive snakes are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes. Pythons may increasingly be found in residential backyards and urban areas adjacent to these waterways.