18-foot-long Burmese python was caught crossing a Florida highway.
18-foot-long Burmese python was caught crossing a Florida highway.
18-foot-long Burmese python was caught crossing a Florida highway.
the giant snake was captured by three novice hunters in Collier County and may be among
the giant snake was captured by three novice hunters in Collier County and may be among
In Florida, Burmese pythons are an invasive species. In the 1970s, they were probably released into the wild
In Florida, Burmese pythons are an invasive species. In the 1970s, they were probably released into the wild
Since then, they have had a significant negative influence on the local ecology
Since then, they have had a significant negative influence on the local ecology
they prey on local animals like white-tailed deer, which is a serious problem for maintaining the wetlands
they prey on local animals like white-tailed deer, which is a serious problem for maintaining the wetlands
The species has enormous growth potential. They typically grow to a height of 10 to 16 feet
The species has enormous growth potential. They typically grow to a height of 10 to 16 feet
however some go much higher. Additionally, they breed quickly, which has led to a recent surge
however some go much higher. Additionally, they breed quickly, which has led to a recent surge
in population in the state. Hunting the species is thus encouraged.
in population in the state. Hunting the species is thus encouraged.
Large female snakes in particular are greatly sought after since their capture stops the species from reproducing.
Large female snakes in particular are greatly sought after since their capture stops the species from reproducing.
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