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∙ 13y agoBecause irresponible owners set them free when the snakes become to big or too aggressive to keep as a 'pet' - Instead of taking them to a rescue or re-homing centre !
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∙ 14y agopeople used to keep them as pets and when they got to big they released them into the wild which was the perfect environment for them
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∙ 11y agothey are actually dumped tere they are from southeast Asia when people come wirth the burmese pythons they are left my friend had one live in his garage
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∙ 11y agoPeople keep them as pets when they are still young and feed them till they grow and grow eventually they run out of space to look after it so they let it loose in the forests
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∙ 11y agoWhen - is uncertain - since there are no official records of importers and owners.
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How many burmese pythons are left in the wild?
Burmese pythons live all over the world and it is impossible to determine how many of them are left in the wild. Many of their habitats are not out in the open so there is not even an estimate of how many there are.
Can burmese pythons live in water?
Absolutely not. Burmese pythons are actually semi-aquatic. A big part of their environment revolves around rivers, lakes & streams; they LOVE to swim and are very proficient swimmers. So...no, Burmese pythons are most definitely NOT afraid of water - THEY LOVE IT!!
Why is Burmese Pythons endangered?
Burmese Pythons were exported to the USA for the exotic pet trade. Sadly many were set free when they got too big or too aggressive for their owners to cope with - instead of being re-homed !
Why are there so many pythons in the Florida Keys?
Because people are letting them go and they are breeding rapidly.
How do you think pythons got to Florida?
Pythons got into Florida because people had kept pythons as exotic pets, but as they grew bigger, people realized that they didn't want their pythons anymore because they got too big to live in their house, so the people in Florida who had pythons released them into the wild. Because there were numerous people who had pythons as exotic pets, and then released them in the Everglades into the wild, there were eventually enough pythons that they could successfully reproduce and live in the Florida Everglades.
What kind of teeth does a African rock python have?
They Have recurve teeth, teeth that curve towards the back of the mouth. This helps the african rock python hold the prey in so it cant pull back out of it mouth. Reticulated pythons, Burmese pythons, and anacondas also have these teeth as do many other types of large snakes in the boide family.
Can you feed burmese pythons straight after they shed?
Yes - the sloughing process takes a lot out of a snake in terms of the energy used, and the loss of some vitamins. Most snakes will readily feed a day or so after they shed.
Are pythons veomous?
No, pythons are constrictors, so they do not have venom.
How do pythons move?
A Burmese Python moves by sliding on the ground the same way all snakes move. They are one of the biggest snakes in the world.
How were burmese pythons brought to the everglades?
Many people, especially in Florida, where the reptile trade is quite large, think that owning a snake, especially a python, is cool. As the proud owner of a Jungle Carpet Python (among other species), I can tell you that it is quite rewarding. The people I am talking about, however, buy animals like this on impulse. This means that they see it in a pet store and want it, so they buy it on the spot. When they find out, as they all eventually do, that Burmese pythons become 10-20 foot long monsters with difficult care requirements as far as caging, they think the best option is to let it go into the wild (they are typically ignorant of the multiple reptile rescue organizations in Florida). It is irresponsible and ignorant people like this that brought these creatures into the everglades. Responsible reptile owners who have been in the hobby for years have no business being punished with strict reptile laws. Also, the pythons deserve no punishment. They did not choose to be brought out of where they were perfectly happy into a new environment. They are doing the only thing they know how to: survive.
Why are pythons so dangerous?
Ball pythons in particular have rather sharp teeth and thick teeth.
What is the purpose of pythons color?
the purpose of the pythons color is so it camouflage through the leaves to catch its prey.
