Woman catches 16 invasive pythons in Florida Everglades in one month
Woman catches 16 invasive pythons in Florida Everglades in one month
WEEK OF DECEMBER UNTIL RIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS. >> A WOMAN HERE ALONG THE GULF COAST HAS MORE CASH IN HER POCKET. AND A STORY TO TELL THIS MORNING, ACCORDING TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND TONIC KHALIL CAUGHT 16 PYTHON'S JUST IN MAY. SHE WON $1000 FOR CAPTURING THE MOST PYTHON'S DURING THE MONTH. REMEMBER, THIS COULD BE YOU IF YOU WANT HELP OUT WITH THE INVASIVE SPECIES HERE, FLORIDA, YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR THE 2025. FLORIDA PYTHON CHALLENGE FR
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Woman catches 16 invasive pythons in Florida Everglades in one month
A woman captured 16 invasive pythons in the Everglades during May, earning top honors and a cash reward in a state-sponsored removal program aimed at protecting native wildlife.According to the South Florida Water Management District, Donna Kalil earned $1,000 for removing the most Burmese pythons last month.The nonnative species is known to threaten native ecosystems by preying on birds, mammals and other reptiles.Kalil is one of many registered hunters who take part in Florida's ongoing effort to curb the spread of the large constrictor snakes. Her success highlights citizen participants' critical role in the state’s environmental management strategy. More python coverage:Trio of trappers capture massive 16-foot Burmese python in Everglades CityEverglades legend; Possibly largest snake in captivity in US dies in OchopeeMeet 'Helen Killer,' the blind dog hunting down invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades
A woman captured 16 invasive pythons in the Everglades during May, earning top honors and a cash reward in a state-sponsored removal program aimed at protecting native wildlife.
According to the South Florida Water Management District, Donna Kalil earned $1,000 for removing the most Burmese pythons last month.
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The nonnative species is known to threaten native ecosystems by preying on birds, mammals and other reptiles.
Kalil is one of many registered hunters who take part in Florida's ongoing effort to curb the spread of the large constrictor snakes. Her success highlights citizen participants' critical role in the state’s environmental management strategy.
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