Burmese Python
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| Scientific name | Python bivittatus |
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| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Family | Pythonidae |
| Did you know | The Albino Burmese Python is also known as the Caramel Burmese Python. |
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| ID | 939394 |
About Burmese Python
The Burmese python is one of the five largest species of snakes in the world. It is native to a large area of tropical South and Southeast Asia. Until 2009, it was considered a subspecies of Python molurus, but now is recognized as belonging to a distinct species.
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...By Max MatzaBBC NewsIn the decade since Florida launched its first public contest to kill Burmese Pythons, thousands of people from all over the US and around the world have staked their hopes on killing as many of the massive serpents as they can...
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... Weighing in at 215lbs (98kg) and nearly 18ft long (5 meters), the female Burmese Python was caught after researchers used a male " scout" to find her...
Dead 10ft python found dumped among rubbish bags in Grimsby
... The reptile, thought to be an albino Burmese Python, was discovered by street cleaners on Monday...
Dead 10ft python found dumped among rubbish bags in Grimsby
A 10ft-long python has been found dead among a pile of rubbish in Grimsby.
The Reptile , thought to be an albino Burmese Python , was discovered by street cleaners on Monday.
John Munson , from North East Lincolnshire Council, said it had come as " a total shock" adding: " None of us have plucked up the courage to fully unravel it, but it looks huge and weighs a fair bit. "
The Animal is believed to be a household pet which has been dumped.
The Burmese Python is one of The World 's largest snakes and can Grow Up to 25ft-long (7. 6m).
Deputy street cleansing manager Mr Munson said: " Our job is full of surprises, but This Was a total shock for our team.
" You don't turn up for work on a Monday Morning expecting to find a massive snake dumped behind a hedge. "
The Council has said it wants to trace the owner to find out more about how The Dead snake came to be left at The Corner of Thorold Street and Park Street .
Councillor Ron Shepherd said: " Someone must know where it came from. We all have a legal obligation, or duty of care, to make sure our waste is disposed of correctly. "
It's not the First Time The Council street cleaning team have found a dead snake in The Town .
In April 2020 a 6ft-long (1. 8m) snake was discovered in a cardboard box in Newmarket Street.
Source of news: bbc.com
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