Python Hunters in Florida, USA after 18', 200 Pounder Found in Everglades

[win231]

Haha - I was worried about that years ago when a pet store asked me if I wanted to hold a 12 footer. The snake must have really liked me, because he started wrapping around me and giving me a really good hug! It took two big men to free me from this fond embrace!

Sadly, it's exotic pet stores and short-thinking people who cause problems like in Florida. But, I did enjoy taking my kids there - very interesting and much easier (and cheaper) than going to the zoo

Snakes have no arms or legs, so they will wrap part of their body around whatever they're on because they're afraid of falling. They're holding on; not trying to strangle you. Plus, they're cold blooded, so they like higher temperatures - like ours.

 

[Right Now]

But pythons wouldn't be there if not for the stupid humans who frequent exotic pet businesses, think "Oh, this will be cool," and then release them to the wilds of populated Florida when they get bored of them or the "pets" become a hazard because they reached maturity. In my opinion, it's just another human-made problem.

You are absolutely correct. But it doesn't solve the problem, unfortunately.

 

[Murrmurr]

I understand that, Murrmurr. But, they could be relocated to controlled habitats, especially those with an over-abundance of deer (what this female last ate). I just think that sending out snake vigilantes will lead to animal cruelty - and potential injuries or even death to the hunters.

They'd have to relocate them to Africa, Asia, and Australia, though. I suppose they would do that if Africa, Asia, and Australia volunteered to come get them, but I doubt they're interested.

 

[Em in Ohio]

They'd have to relocate them to Africa, Asia, and Australia, though. I suppose they would do that if Africa, Asia, and Australia volunteered to come get them, but I doubt they're interested.

My idea was 'controlled habitats.' i.e. zoos, rescues: There is one in NE Ohio:

Reptile Rescue - Museum in South Euclid, United States https://www.top-rated.online › South+Euclid › place​

Jan 9, 2021 — Reptile Rescue is The 12th Top rated Tourist Attraction in South Euclid, Reptile Rescue - Museum in South Euclid, United States.

 

[win231]

Snakes have no arms or legs, so they will wrap part of their body around whatever they're on because they're afraid of falling. They're holding on; not trying to strangle you. Plus, they're cold blooded, so they like higher temperatures - like ours.

See how this one has a coil around the last 2 fingers of my right hand, in case I were to drop him with my left hand. It's his insurance so he feels secure. If I were to release my left hand, he could easily support his entire 7 ft. with that coil. They are strong - out of proportion to their size.