Warren County Community College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers are working together to develop better methods for detecting the invasive species, via Unmanned Systems Technology:

Warren and Florida-based Embry-Riddle are combining their efforts in researching new methods of detecting and removing pythons in select southern Florida waterways, including the Everglades. The research project, which was enhanced with assistance of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Conservation District, is deemed essential as the pythons have been causing excessive damage to the area’s ecosystem for over 10 years.

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