Biologists work tirelessly to radio track Burmese Pythons deep in Florida's marshland. Brought to Florida as pets, many Burmese pythons have found a perfect home in the Everglades, and they’re ...

While heading to Bear Island, Nickell came across a 14-foot, 10-inch Burmese python slithering across the road late at night. “I got control of the head real quick,” said Nickell.

The Python code is actually quite straightforward. Essentially, the software tracks your hand and by estimating its relative size to determine how far away it is.

Then, in a moment of creative improvisation, Nickell got the upper hand on the python by taking a seat. “I could actually just lean forward and just sat on her, and she couldn’t move after that.