In Tallahassee, Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis recently took the stage alongside an imposing 11-foot Burmese python to emphasize the ongoing battle against invasive species threatening the Everglades.

Florida residents are no strangers to python removal efforts. From initiatives by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to the annual python challenge, tackling these invasive reptiles is a regular occurrence. Now, a new collaboration has been formed, leading to unprecedented success in reducing python numbers in the Everglades.