Guardians of the Glades

The team conducts hunts in the Florida Keys to stop the pythons from establishing new breeding colonies. Dusty is working to recruit the next generation of snake hunters, hoping to maintain pressure on the invasive reptiles in the same region through their ongoing work.

Killers Down South is a programme presented in an episode format, falling squarely within the “programme” type and “episode” genre. It follows the familiar structure of the series, focusing on a specific wildlife‑control mission. In this instalment the crew heads to the Florida Keys, where they carry out hunts aimed at preventing pythons from setting up fresh breeding colonies. Their objective is clear: by removing the snakes before they can reproduce, they hope to curb the spread of the invasive species in the region. A central figure in the episode is Dusty, who takes on the role of mentor as he works to bring the next generation of snake hunters into the fold. He spends time encouraging younger participants, showing them the ropes and highlighting why their involvement matters for the ongoing effort. Overall, the episode combines on‑the‑ground action in the Keys with Dusty’s recruitment drive, illustrating both the immediate goal of stopping new python colonies and the longer‑term plan of sustaining a skilled team of hunters for future operations.