Scientists are looking into a new way to rid the Everglades of the invasive Burmese pythons...serving them as food.
Research is underway to look at mercury levels in the snakes to determine if they can be safely consumed.
The pythons pose a serious risk to native wildlife and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the pandemic has slowed down their research.
6,000 of the snakes have been removed from the Everglades through the South Florida Water Management District's python elimination program which pays hunters to take them down.
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