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How did Burmese pythons become established in South Florida?

April 26, 2017burmese Pythons south florida

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How did Burmese pythons become established in South Florida?

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It is believed that during Hurricane Andrew in 1992, some Burmese pythons escaped from cages. Even though it is illegal to do so, it is possible some pet owners may have released their Burmese pythons into the wild when the animals had grown too large for their owners to care for them.