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This is a common problem in Asia. As more homesteads are built on natural snake territory, farms are becoming increasingly popular hunting grounds. Of more immediate concern for U. Rabbits are obviously at substantial risk. Never allow a pet rabbit to run free in South Florida. If spotted by a Burmese python, there will only be one outcome. These snakes may also tackle cats. While a Burmese python could asphyxiate a cat, the feline will fight to defend itself.
Feline teeth and claws and easily hurt a python. To this end, cats and snakes will typically leave each other alone.
Take appropriate precautions if you live near Burmese python land, though. If a snake is hungry enough, it will target a cat as a meal. Burmese pythons are capable of eating prey substantially larger than themselves.
This could extend to grazing deer. In Asia especially, Burmese pythons are regularly found with deer in their stomachs. It will take a long time for a Burmese python to swallow a white-tailed deer. This leaves the snake vulnerable. While Burmese pythons have few wild predators, they still prefer to remain out of sight. If a python eats a deer, it will not need to feed again for some time. The metabolism process will take a prolonged period.
Like all snakes, Burmese pythons also struggle to digest in cold temperatures. This means they are likely to stalk such large prey in summer months. Believe it or not, a Burmese python is capable of eating an alligator or crocodile. Pythons regularly cross paths with alligators in the Florida Everglades. A battle for the role of apex predator of the swamp follows.
Some Burmese pythons will attempt to eat crocodiles in the Asian jungle. As there are plenty of alternative food sources here though, the animals are less likely to meet. Both reptiles can find alternative meals.
The python would need to be particularly large to tackle a crocodile or alligator. In one memorable case, a feet python literally burst after consuming an alligator.
The snake was brave to attempt this meal. Most Burmese pythons would look for easier prey. Burmese pythons are considered a pest by Floridians. Many hope that native alligators will keep the snake population under control. Evidence suggests that this conflict will end in a stalemate at best. It is hypothetically possible for Burmese pythons over 20 feet long to eat a small human. It is unlikely, though. As a Prohibited species, Burmese pythons are no longer allowed to be acquired or possessed as a pet or for commercial sale in Florida.
Only properly permitted public exhibitors and researchers may acquire these animals. However, Burmese pythons that were already in personal possession as pets on or before July 1, , may remain with their owners for the remainder of the snakes' lives. Owners of these limited pet Burmese pythons must maintain a valid Reptile of Concern license for these animals. Burmese pythons are not native to Florida and are considered to be an invasive species due to their impacts to native wildlife.
This species is not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty law. Pythons can be killed on private property with landowner permission and can also be killed year-round and without a permit on 25 public lands in south Florida.
The FWC encourages people to kill wild caught pythons whenever possible. A permit is required to possess live captured Burmese pythons for eradication and control purposes.
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