Over the past decade, thousands have competed to kill some of the planet's biggest serpents in Florida.
It's unclear what impact the state-sanctioned killing spree has had on the Everglades ecosystem because experts say it's impossible to know how many are out there.
Since python removals began in Florida, around 17,000 of them have been removed in total. Only a small number have been killed during the contest, which has grown to become an annual tradition under Governor Ron DeSantis. In addition, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also runs the Python Elimination Program, which pays "python removal agents" to kill them, and has recently trained dogs to sniff them out.
The recommended method is called "double-pithing" and is done by stabbing the snake in the head to sever the spinal cord and then swivelling the tool to destroy the brain. Firearms are also permitted when hunting pythons, but only in certain areas where they are otherwise allowed. Mrs Park, who is semi-retired and manages a conservatory for circus performers, says she avoids hunting pythons while the challenge is taking place.Marcia Carlson Pack with a python she caught
Together with her friend and professional snake hunter Donna Kalil, who leads a hunting group called the Everglades Avenger Team, Mrs Park has joined several all-female hunts.
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