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    Everglades

    National Park Florida

Burmese Pythons: Removals

Tally of Burmese Pythons Removed In and Around Everglades National Park
(Including Big Cypress, Everglades City, Marco Island, Key Largo, etc.) by
Authorized Agents*, Park Staff, and Park Partners

Number of Pythons Removed
Jan - December 31, 2012

Number Removed 2012
Year to Date

152

152



 

Annual Tally of Burmese Pythons Removed In and Around Everglades National Park (Including Big Cypress, Everglades City, Marco Island, Key Largo, etc) by
Authorized Agents*, Park Staff, and Park Partners

Year

# of Pythons Removed

2011

169

2010

322

2009

367

2008

343

2007

248

2006

170

2005

94

2004

70

2003

23

2002

14

2001

3

2000

2

Total

1,825


* Consistent with National Park Service management policies, Everglades National Park has initiated a pilot authorized agent program to assist with python removal in and around the park. The pilot program has been renewed for 2011/2012 and remains capped at 30 agents. The park has met this quota due to overwhelming interest from qualified applicants.

These preliminary data, derived from records secured by Everglades National Park, remain subject to quality assurance and quality control.

Did You Know?

Soft-Shell Turtle

Soft-shell turtles may not have the protective hard covering seen on other turtles, but they make up for that with relatively greater speeds in the water. Also, their long noses are well adapted for snorkeling.  These amazing animals seem perfectly built for a life in the Everglades!