Environment

Burmese pythons establish new foothold beyond the Everglades in Charlotte County

Burmese pythons, long associated with South Florida’s Everglades, have been found establishing a significant presence in Charlotte County, marking an expansion of the invasive species into a new part of the state. The development raises concerns about the spread of the large constrictors into ecosystems beyond their previously known Florida stronghold.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun