Snake Enthusiasts
Burmese pythons are indigenous to Southeast Asia and not the marshes of the Florida Everglades, where they are often seen. And although these reptiles were initially brought to the region more than two decades ago when snake enthusiasts purchased them, members of the species haven’t always made good companions in the home.
Snake Enthusiasts
Escaped Or Released?
It is believed that some of these animals escaped – or were released – into the wild. This was according to the United States Department of Agriculture. As a result, the Burmese python is now classified as an invasive species since it lacks natural predators to keep its numbers under control. And, as a result of the snake’s voracious hunger for local animals, the wildlife of the region is now in danger.
Escaped Or Released
