The South Florida Water Management District's python incentive program has eliminated nearly 100 Burmese pythons in six months. Matt Kogo removed 13 pythons in June, earning a $1,000 award.

Don't underestimate the python is one of the take-home messages. They never cease to amaze me, their impact. Impressive species. When we first saw it, we thought, geez that could be a panther.