SciencePhoto: HT WorldFlorida Researchers Develop DNA Test for Four Invasive Snakes
In 2024, University of Florida researchers created a DNA test to detect four invasive snake species, including Burmese pythons, northern African pythons, boa constrictors, and rainbow boas. The test identifies snake DNA from environmental samples like water and soil. Visual surveys detect less than 5% of Burmese pythons, making this tool crucial for managing invasive species that cost Florida millions in removal efforts.
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