A snake hunter in the Florida Everglades recently discovered two neighboring Burmese python nests containing a combined total of roughly 120 eggs, according to a report from The Cool Down that was republished by Yahoo News. The discovery, which was shared in a viral Reddit video, drew attention because of the number of eggs found in one location and the ongoing threat invasive pythons pose to South Florida’s ecosystem.
Snake hunter in the Florida Everglades discovers two invasive Burmese python nests right next to each other with both having a combined 120 eggs
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Burmese pythons are not native to Florida, but they have become established across parts of South Florida, particularly in and around the Everglades. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the large constrictors are an invasive species and represent a threat to native wildlife in the Everglades ecosystem.
Wildlife researchers have linked the spread of Burmese pythons to sharp declines in several native mammal populations. The U.S. Geological Survey says a 2012 study found raccoon populations had declined 99.3 percent, opossums 98.9 percent and bobcats 87.5 percent in areas where pythons had become established.
Florida agencies have continued efforts to remove the snakes through contractor programs, public reporting and organized removal events. The South Florida Water Management District said more than 850 participants joined the 2024 Florida Python Challenge, removing nearly 200 invasive pythons from public lands in South Florida.
FWC urges 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 at 888-Ive-Got1, the IveGot1 mobile app, or IveGot1.org.
