Burmese pythons aren’t native to Florida. These massive constrictor snakes hail from Southeast Asia, but decades of the exotic pet trade brought them stateside. A key moment in their spread came in ...

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Wildlife officials believe the new python population started because of snakes that were released or escaped from captivity ...

Burmese pythons are spreading across Florida, but experts warn they may soon adapt to survive in colder climates.