Opossums vs. Pythons: Inside Florida's Unusual Strategy for Fighting Invasive Snakes

Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.

Invasive Burmese pythons may have met their match – opossums

Researchers are using tracking collars on opossums to find the invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. We explain how it's done.

Pythons are moving north in Florida. Is Brevard County next?

Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.
Green Matters

Florida Thinks It Has Found Its Solution to Burmese Pythons in a Surprising Place

Possums are being put to work in Florida in the fight against invasive Burmese pythons, here's how the experts are using the ...

Python problem: Experts say the large snakes are moving north into Brevard County

Python Problem: Experts say the large snakes are moving north in Florida, into Brevard County ...

Scientists sacrifice delicious opossums to fight Florida’s invasive pythons

Some of Florida’s opossums may soon start dying for a noble cause. A few select marsupials fitted with tracking collars may ...
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Florida solves invasive python problem by transforming apex predators into A-list leather goods

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Collage of Gabriela Hearst Autumn/Winter '25 RTW and accessories, featuring a snake-print clutch, skirt, boots, sneakers, wallet, ...