Burmese pythons, an invasive species in the Everglades, are being hunted and their skins used for luxury goods. Hunters like Zach Hoffman and Amy Siewe detail the process of skinning and preparing ...

Q. Why is the skin of a python a threat to the invasive snake? FWC: Burmese pythons are a cryptic species and, similar to other snake species, their first defense is to blend in with the environment.

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