Florida wildlife officials say 21 Burmese pythons have been killed so far in a public hunt for the invasive species in the Everglades.
It's unknown just how many pythons live in the Everglades. Even experienced hunters have a hard time spotting the snakes in the swamplands.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says more than 1,000 people registered for the state's monthlong "Python Challenge." U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said earlier in the week he was headed to the Everglades, himself, to join the hunt.
The hunters may find more success if Friday's colder temperatures drive the snakes onto sunny surfaces.
The snakes killed since the contest began Saturday will be processed by the University of Florida. The state hopes to apply the data gleaned from the carcasses to management plans for the Everglades.
Officials said the large snakes are devouring native wildlife at an alarming rate.
The contest ends Sunday, Feb. 10.
- Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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