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A Burmese Python at Jim’s Jungle Retreat. The Burmese Python is among the largest snakes in the world with individuals growing to a length of 20ft in India and approaching 30ft in south-east Asia. A non-venomous snake, it is harmless to humans. Being a constrictor, it lies in ambush for its prey, often hidden in the leaf litter of the forest floor, and once within striking distance, the prey is taken into the coils at a lightning speed. The snake keeps tightening its coils around the body of the

A Florida wildlife officer shows how to safely capture a Burmese python — an invasive species that’s having devastating effects on native wildlife in the Everglades. State wildlife officials unveiled dates for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day competition in which participants capture and remove Burmese pythons from public lands. The state allows for the humane killing of this invasive species throughout the year and live transport of the reptiles has been banned. Florida authorities s