Florida is looking to hire 50 new citizen python hunters

No, this is not an announcement about a new reality show on TLC.

The South Florida Water Management District really is looking for a few dozen civic-minded people to join its python elimination program. The program works exactly like you think it would: Authorized citizens, known as python removal agents, are paid by the hour to track and humanely dispatch pythons and other invasive, environmentally dangerous snake species. There are bonuses to be had as well: The program pays extra for snakes measuring more than four feet or for snakes that were sent to the afterlife while guarding snake eggs.

PHOTO: Scott McIntyre for CNN

Before heading to her next hunting spot, Donna Kalil, center, chats with fellow python hunter Tom Rahill near Everglades National Park on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Photo by Scott McIntyre for CNN

Related Article 'Python fever': Hunting for snakes in the Florida Everglades

The program was started in 2017 to curb the area’s non-native Burmese python population, and while it’s unfortunate the big ol’ nope ropes are being marked for death, they’re known to do more harm than good in the area.

Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission describes the Burmese python, native to Asia, as “an invasive species which negatively impacts native wildlife in and around the Everglades ecosystem in south Florida.”

If it helps ease your conscience, pythons are typically six to 10 feet long and – this is a direct quote from Florida Fish and Wildlife – “are capable of climbing.”

Since the Python Elimination Program began, more than 2,500 pythons have been sent to the great beyond under its authorization. In fact, it’s proved so effective the SFWMD is petitioning to add $750,000 to the program’s funding.

CNN has reached out to the SFWMD by phone for additional comment and is waiting to hear back.

“We’re going to be asking for 50 paid hunters,” program director Mike Kirkland told the Fort Myers News-Press. “It’s been a tremendous success, the most successful program in the history of the issue by a wide margin in terms of snakes caught and cost effectiveness.”

00:39 - Source: HLN

Serena Williams and her daughter twin in new fashion ad

PHOTO: Stuart Weitzman

Now playing

00:39

Serena Williams and her daughter twin in new fashion ad

Now playing

05:01

Attorney for Britney Spears' father speaks with CNN

snl.fauci.vaccine.orig_00005420.png

Now playing

01:24

'SNL' has 'Dr. Fauci' helping people get vaccinated

PHOTO: Instagram Lady Gaga

Now playing

00:56

Lady Gaga's 2 dogs returned home safely, LAPD says

PHOTO: Lewis Speaks

Now playing

01:13

Principal helps student with haircut issue

PHOTO: The Pokémon Company

The Pokémon Company announced new games during its 25th Anniversary Celebration

Now playing

01:01

See the new Pokémon games coming soon

PHOTO: Maui63

Now playing

01:35

World's rarest marine dolphin finds protection in this flying friend

PHOTO: ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Now playing

01:46

Watch people struggle to identify second gentleman Doug Emhoff

PHOTO: nickelodeon/from youtube

Now playing

01:33

'Real World,' 'Frasier,' 'Spongebob:' See the reboots coming to this new streaming service

PHOTO: "The Late Late Show with James Corden" / Youtube

Now playing

01:37

See Prince Harry and James Corden tour LA on open-air bus

PHOTO: Harry Langdon/Archive Photos/Getty Images

Now playing

02:24

How Jane Fonda sparked a fitness revolution

PHOTO: NBC / The Kelly Clarkson Show

jill biden kelly clarkson divorce advice orig mg_00001210.png

Now playing

01:12

Jill Biden opens up about divorce on Kelly Clarkson show

Now playing

02:26

Jodie Foster on sexism in Hollywood: I believe we're getting better

PHOTO: (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Fans Celebrate In Los Angeles After Lakers Win NBA Finals

Now playing

01:14

Kyrie Irving says Kobe Bryant should be the NBA logo

PHOTO: 'GMA' / ABC

Now playing

01:56

Britney Spears' dad Jamie speaks out about conservatorship via lawyer on 'GMA'

giant python world record florida zoo ya orig_00002113.jpg

Now playing

01:04

This giant python could break a world record

PHOTO: Stuart Weitzman

Now playing

00:39

Serena Williams and her daughter twin in new fashion ad

Now playing

05:01

Attorney for Britney Spears' father speaks with CNN

snl.fauci.vaccine.orig_00005420.png

Now playing

01:24

'SNL' has 'Dr. Fauci' helping people get vaccinated

PHOTO: Instagram Lady Gaga

Now playing

00:56

Lady Gaga's 2 dogs returned home safely, LAPD says

PHOTO: Lewis Speaks

Now playing

01:13

Principal helps student with haircut issue

PHOTO: The Pokémon Company

The Pokémon Company announced new games during its 25th Anniversary Celebration

Now playing

01:01

See the new Pokémon games coming soon

PHOTO: Maui63

Now playing

01:35

World's rarest marine dolphin finds protection in this flying friend

PHOTO: ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Now playing

01:46

Watch people struggle to identify second gentleman Doug Emhoff

PHOTO: nickelodeon/from youtube

Now playing

01:33

'Real World,' 'Frasier,' 'Spongebob:' See the reboots coming to this new streaming service <