Snake hunters in Florida’s Everglades recently discovered two adjacent Burmese python nests containing a total of about 120 eggs, according to a report in The Cool Down, which was republished on Yahoo News. The discovery, shared in a viral Reddit video, gained attention because of the number of eggs found in one location and the threat that invasive pythons continue to pose to South Florida’s ecosystem.
A snake hunter in Florida’s Everglades discovered two nests of an invasive Burmese python next to each other, each containing a combined 120 eggs.
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Although Burmese pythons are not native to Florida, they are established in parts of South Florida, especially around the Everglades. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says large constrictors are an invasive species and a threat to native wildlife in the Everglades ecosystem.
Wildlife researchers have linked the spread of Burmese pythons to sharp declines in the populations of several native mammals. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2012 study found that raccoon populations declined by 99.3%, possums by 98.9%, and bobcats by 87.5% in areas where pythons became established.
Florida officials continue efforts to remove snakes through contractor programs, public reporting, and organized removal events. The South Florida Water Management District announced that more than 850 participants participated in the 2024 Florida Python Challenge and removed nearly 200 invasive pythons from public lands in South Florida.
FWC is asking residents who believe they have seen a Burmese python to take a photo, note the location, and report the sighting through the Exotic Species Hotline (888-Ive-Got1), the IveGot1 mobile app, or IveGot1.org.
