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King cobra mystery that's puzzled scientists for 188 years finally solved
For 188 years, the king cobra has been represented by a single species, Ophiophagus hannah. But this widely distributed ...
This worm-like parasite is killing off Florida’s native snakes
Snake lungworm disease, which infects at least 19 snake species, is poised to spread throughout the southeastern U.S.
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Burmese Pythons In Florida Are Swallowing Alligators Whole
Invasive Burmese pythons continue to devastate native wildlife populations in South Florida, swallowing prey as large as deer and alligators whole. Recently, biologists witnessed a significant and ...
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Top 10 Biggest Snakes in The United States
People may associate large snakes with tropical regions like Brazil and Africa. However, many types of large snakes live a ...
Watch: Burmese Python Swallows 77-Pound Deer Whole
Studies indicate Burmese pythons' gape size is bigger than previously thought, allowing them to consume larger prey and significantly impact Florida's ecosystem by preying on larger animals. A new stu ...
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Invasive Burmese pythons now stalked by other snakes in Everglades
EVERGLADES NAT'L PARK, Fla. – For years, the Burmese python has run rampant in the Florida Everglades. The invasive snake has ...
The country’s first national preserve, in Florida, might receive an added layer of protection.
The story originally appeared in Florida Trend Magazine ... worries that a wilderness designation would allow invasive species, such as the Burmese python, to proliferate in the preserve. [ EILEEN M ...