(WSVN) - A professional python hunter is using some four-legged helpers to sniff out snakes hiding in Florida’s swamps. He uses a team of trained dogs to hunt invasive species of pythons. Mike ...

Kimmel explains that most python hunting in Florida is done by road cruising, which entails driving for hours along back roads at night with powerful spotlights to find nearly invisible snakes.

But what if the answer to putting a dent in this snake explosion is to introduce dogs into the equation? Mike Kimmel is a trapper who is changing the python hunt in the Everglades with hunting dogs.

Florida dog known for tracking pythons dies in hunting accident, owner says. The dog was hit by a car while chasing an iguana, Python Cowboy Hunts says.

Otto, a famous python dog owned by Florida trapper Mike Kimmel, died during a hunt on July 5. But not before he sired a litter of 10 puppies.

Florida dog known for tracking pythons dies in hunting accident, owner says. The dog was hit by a car while chasing an iguana, Python Cowboy Hunts says.

Florida dog known for tracking pythons dies in hunting accident, owner says. The dog was hit by a car while chasing an iguana, Python Cowboy Hunts says.

Florida dog known for tracking pythons dies in hunting accident, owner says. The dog was hit by a car while chasing an iguana, Python Cowboy Hunts says.

Florida dog known for tracking pythons dies in hunting accident, owner says. The dog was hit by a car while chasing an iguana, Python Cowboy Hunts says.