Burmese Python/Python Bivittatus

Crimes Committed
The python has cause a significant
decrease in the small mammal
population in South Florida (almost For trespassing and Invasive actions.
98%). The snake has been preying
on bobcats, raccoons, birds, rabbits,
Background
Natively known in southeastern Asian countries like Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand,
and even alligators smaller in size.
the Burmese Python has made its way into the Florida Everglades in South Florida. This has
Raising the risk of extinction in
occurred over time, starting in 1992 when hurricane Andrew devastated Florida and damaged many
smaller species native to Florida
buildings including zoos and pet shops. A large yet unknown number of the pythons were never Characteristics:
like the Key Largo Woodrat. The
returned. Also, some python pet owners resorted to letting the snakes free when they got too big. Large In Size (10-23 ft, up to 200 lbs.)
snakes also competes with and
The pythons were banned by the U.S Fish and WIldlife Service in 2012 and have since been illegally Tan in Color
lowers the food source for native
imported into the United States from Asia as exotic pets. Dark blotches along back and sides
snake and alligator species.
Spots resemble markings on a giraffe
Invasive in: Hideouts Pyramid Shaped Head
Due to its coloration, the pythons is typically good at camouflage and hard to spot. The snake is Native To:
known to hide in and near water, in trees, and hiding in tall grass and leaves on the ground.

Reward
No longer a threat to the remaining endangered species native to the area, no threat to
domesticated pets like cats and dogs in urban and rural areas in Florida, and there will be no threat
to the food source and natural food chain dedicated and specialized for the native animals in the
ecosystem.