Robot bunnies deployed in Florida to fight invasive pythons

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Burmese pythons, one of the world's largest snakes, are also one of the most problematic invasive species in South Florida. First spotted in the Florida Everglades in the 1970s, the snakes were introduced, either accidentally or intentionally, through the exotic pet trade. Since then, pythons have become top predators in the local food ecosystem. Despite the fact that they now exist throughout much of South Florida, they remain difficult to track down.