Pythons do not have to be turned in alive.
In Florida Burmese pythons are considered to be an invasive species and they have to be humanely killed onsite after they are captured.
Live transport of pythons in Florida is not allowed.
In Florida Burmese pythons are an invasive species of snake and causes harm to the Everglades ecosystem.
In Florida, the Florida law requires that any python that is captured, must be euthanized humanely at the site of capture.
The transport of live python snakes in Florida is prohibited by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
And the Florida and Wildlife Conservation Commission also encourages the public to remove and kill any pythons from private lands and public lands when it's safe for them to do so and where permitted.
Invasive pythons threatens Florida's precious native ecosystem by preying upon the wildlife that lives there, including wading birds, mammals, and other reptiles.
While shooting Burmese pythons in Florida might seem like a straightforward solution to control their population, it's not the primary method used due to ethical and practical considerations.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages and facilitates humane removal methods, including capture and euthanasia, rather than relying solely on firearms.