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It's About Florida
6:17 pm
Fri January 18, 2013

It's About Florida: Snakes In The Glades

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Commissioner, 'Alligator' Ron Bergeron
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Burmese Python
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Jeff Fob demonstrates on how to handle a python.
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Brian Wood, owner of All American Gator Products is holding a pant made from pyhon skin
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Rodney Erwin with a Chameleon on his shoulder describes himself as a non-native removal specialist
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Argentine Black and White Tegu
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First time python hunter, Lauren Stich prepares for the hunt
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Everglades
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Lauren Stich searches for pythons

Florida’s “Python Challenge” kicked off on Saturday, drawing 800 python hunters. We tag along with one member of the armed mob set out to tackle the infestation of Burmese pythons in the Everglades. Also, a recap of the highlights of the 28th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference.

Host: Trimmel Gomes

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