Posted on 07/31/2009 6:47:50 PM PDT by george76
A Burmese python, that measured more than 17-feet, was captured and destroyed in Okeechobee County on Thursday. The male snake weighed 207 pounds and measured 26 inches in diameter.
The reptile did not have a microchip, which is required for it to be a pet.
"The capture of this large python shows us how well these snakes can thrive in the wild and create a dangerous situation after illegal release or escape," said commission chairman Rodney Barreto. "It also illustrates why the FWC is partnering with other agencies to implement python control measures in South Florida. We will continue to push for additional measures to control the spread of Burmese pythons in the Everglades where they are reproducing in large numbers."
To date, seven permits have been issued and five pythons have been captured.
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Of the snake blood or the liquor?
Probably like gar.....nail it to a plank and place in charcoal fire. Cook ten minutes.....throw away the snake and eat the plank.
...Et rattlesnake and gator off the grill, better than chicken, when yer get used to it.(-;)...
...Had lots of reptiles as pets, hate to see them terminated for no good reason. Send them to me, I’ll pay postage and “handling”, and won’t grill them...
...The really dangerous snakes work at the Capital...
2 pythons down and thousands to go..
oops article says 5 found, I only read about 2...me bad and sorry for error...GG
The snake did however have a laptop and was downloading snake porn at the time of capture.
Snakes have laps?
Sure they do. You're telling me you've never seen a snake curled up like a hoop? That's how they get down hills.
Yikes..........
...Hmmmm, I think I have an idea...
What did a python ever do to you?
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