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I assume you're talking about the Python 'problem' in areas such as Florida in the US.
The simple answer is - Burmese Pythons might look cute as a hatchling of around 30 inches, BUT - they grow BIG fairly quickly. Add to that - that they are also unpredictable snakes - and you begin to see the 'problem'. In all the years I have kept reptiles - only one specimen turned nasty. Wouldn't let me handle him - ever. Every hatchling I've had - grew to around eight feet by the time it was a year old !
The problem in america is simply unscrupulous owners ! They buy a 'little guy' as a new 'hobby'.... then, when the snake gets too big to handle - or it tries to eat the pet cat or dog - they simply release them into the wild ! The sensible thing to do with any 'unwanted' animal - is to re-home it with someone who actually knows the species - not just turn it loose !
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoBurmese Pythons - being native to Asia, were exported to the US for the reptile pet trade. Sadly some people didn't realise how big they get and set them free when they either turned vicious or got too big to handle !
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∙ 9y agoBurmese pythons came in to America as pets. soon after the pet owners either let it go or some how lost it and that is how they are now non-native species to the U.S B-auch
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When was Burmese Python created?
Burmese Python was created in 1820.
Is the burmese python an amphibian?
No. Like all snakes the Burmese python is a reptile.
What is burmese a breed of?
A burmese is a breed of cat. There is also a burmese python.
How do the characteristics of the burmese python envieronment effect the burmese python?
Type your answer here... they eat many animals and wildlife
Is it ok to keep a burmese python in with a royla python?
No. A Burmese python can grow to 5-7 feet in their first year which already exceeds your ball python's TOTAL adult length.
What are they wanted for Burmese python?
$1
Is a Burmese python a reptile?
Absolutely !
Who are the predators of the Burmese python?
People.
Is a reticulated python and burmese python the same?
No a reticulated python and a Burmese python are different snakes. Both are found close together in nature (S.E. Asia), though. The Burmese doesn't quite reach the length of a reticulated python; however a Burmese python is a much heavier snake like the Anaconda. The Burmese's weight and girth it typically bigger than a reticulated python; however the reticulated python is the longest documented snake in existence. Both are absolutely beautiful animals, though. The reticulated python tends to be more aggressive a snake than the Burmese, however. But with regular handling from a young age, both can become very "handle-able". By nature, however, the Burmese is generally a more docile animal, especially if handled from an early age.
What are burmese python enemies?
Crocodiles and Komodo dragons prey on burmese pythons.
What is the location of a burmese pythons home?
The Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus) is native to Southeast Asia, and lives in jungles and grassy marshlands.
Which snake is very huge but not poisonous?
Burmese python, Reticulated python or an Anaconda.
