Infrared Cameras can Make it Easier to Spot Invasive Pythons Written by AZoOpticsJun 8 2021 For over 25 years, Burmese pythons have been thriving and breeding in the Florida Everglades where they feed on native wildlife and disturb the delicate ecosystems of the region. A new study shows that infrared cameras could make it easier to spot invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. Compared to an RGB visible image (left), the near-infrared image (right) helps the snakes stand out in the grass. Image Credit: Jennifer Hewitt, University of Central Florida College of Optics and Photonics. A new study has now demonstrated that infrared cameras could make it easier to detect these intrusive snakes in the Florida foliage, offering a new way to help eliminate these creatures.