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Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus)
We've found this python on the road on the edge of Big Cypress National Preserve. It is the largest subspecies of the Indian Python and one of the 6 biggest snakes in the world, native to rain forest areas of Southeast Asia. The climate in Florida is very convenient for such species to survive, so being once brought there nearly 20 years ago, it became common snake here. The Burmese python is one of the largest of all snakes, growing up to 25 feet and weighing up to 400 pounds.
This one was pregnant (you can see the bulge near her tail) and was found idly crossing the Tamiami Trail, where we've noticed her and pulled back to the roadside, so the drivers couldn't run over her. |
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G'day Katia, firstly well done to get her off the road.
I can see that you have tried to present the whole of the snake, to give an idea of how large she is, did you get any close ups of the head and body paterns!
TFS Paul
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Hi Katia
What a beautiful species and specimen!
At first i though it was freshly fead, but then i read your note, looked again and saw that it was indeed pregnant.
I also want to congratualte you and your friends for having the courrage to move her and maybe even save her and her babies from an accident! Thank you!
In terms of photography, the colors on her body look terrific and contrast with the gass is excellent.
Bravo and TFS
Horia
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