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Old 08-08-2022, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael G. View Post
I see Florida has a contest and open season on Pythons this month with $20,000
for first prize.

I'm thinking, Why?

If there's so many Pythons taking over the Everglades, why don't the state give out
cash for each one caught year around.

The State DOES give out cash for pythons year round. Professional hunters are hired and paid an hourly wage, plus a bonus per foot for any longer than 4 feet.

The contest this month allows non-professionals to also be involved, and to boost the total pythons removed from the environment. You still need to register, and to view a video to learn the difference between pythons and native snakes.