17 Feet Long, 164 Pounds; Had 87 Eggs

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University of Florida researchers examining the carcass of a large, pregnant Burmese python said Monday they found a record 87 eggs inside, giving them important clues about the reproductive capability of the dangerous, invasive species.

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    The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is one of the largest species of snakes. This non-venomous snake is native to a large area of Southeast Asia and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Until 2009, it was considered a subspecies of Python molurus, but is now recognized as a distinct species. It is an invasive species in Florida as a ...
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    Burmese pythons, one of the largest snakes in the world, are best known for the way they catch and eat their food. The snake uses its sharp rearward-pointing teeth to seize prey, and...
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    The Burmese python ( Python molurus bivittatus) is a large and powerful snake featuring dark-colored scales with light brown or yellowish patterns along their bodies. They rely on their muscular bodies to overpower and squeeze their prey before swallowing it whole.
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