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Florida Python Challenge 2020 Gets Started

WUSF | By Jessica Meszaros,
Jessica Meszaros
Published January 9, 2020 at 12:11 PM EST
"Burmese pythons are found primarily in and around the Everglades ecosystem in south Florida where the snake represents a threat to native wildlife," according to the FWC. Credit/Conservancy of Southwest Florida
"Burmese pythons are found primarily in and around the Everglades ecosystem in south Florida where the snake represents a threat to native wildlife," according to the FWC. Credit/Conservancy of Southwest Florida

A 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons from public lands in South Florida begins Friday, Jan. 10. 

 officials said these snakes represent a threat to the Everglades ecosystem and the native wildlife that live there, like wading birds, small mammals and other reptiles.

The kick-off event begins at 10 AM on Friday at in Broward County.

The challenge runs through Sunday, Jan. 19.

Those who remove the longest and the most Burmese pythons will be granted awards on Saturday, Jan. 25 at in Miami.  

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Jessica Meszaros
Jessica Meszaros is a reporter and host of Morning Edition at WUSF Public Media, and former reporter and host of All Things Considered for WGCU News.
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Jessica Meszaros
Jessica Meszaros is a reporter and host of Morning Edition at WUSF Public Media, and former reporter and host of All Things Considered for WGCU News.
See stories by Jessica Meszaros