Originally posted by gearhounds:
The Everglades are filthy with Burmese pythons which grow to almost the same size as anaconda. They’ve been there since hurricane Andrew and far as is known haven’t killed a single person. They do, however, eat everything else that can fit down the hatch including deer, alligators, and hogs. I have no doubt they could but when they get that big seem to stay in areas humans don’t frequent. I saw a few when I was near Everglades City back in spring of 2019- here is a “small” 6’ specimen that was hit by a car along Alligator Alley.
Like the anaconda, they are large ambush predators and none too picky. They also can’t seem to survive in cold winters. They are confined to tropical areas, thankfully. Large constrictors have been documented in the glades since before 2000 and include Boas, and African Rock pythons. There are more plenty more invasive reptiles in Florida, but the giant snakes get all the press. They are permanent residents and we will never get them out. Look up the Python Hunter on YouTube for some eye opening vids.
