Burmese Pythons

Exotic animals such as this African Spur-thigh tortoise are illegally released into the Everglades. (Source: Lisa Bolivar)

Zoo Miami To Accept Exotic Pets During Amnesty Day

People who have exotic pets they can no longer handle will have a chance to do what is best for the animals during Nonnative Pet Amnesty Day which is an an effort to keep unwanted exotic pets out of Florida’s native ecosystems.

CBS4–2012/03/10

African Spurt-thigh tortoise in captivity (Source: Lisa Bolivar)

Zoo Miami To Accept Exotic Pets During Amnesty Day

CBS4–2012/03/09

The Burmese python was one of the largest ever found in South Florida. It was nearly 16 feet long and had eaten a 76 pound deer. (Courtesy: Robert Hill, South Florida Water Management)

Study: Pythons Putting The Squeeze On Everglades Animals

The growing population of large, slithering Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades, many of them pets that escaped or were abandoned, appears to be eating its way through many animals native to the sensitive wetlands, according to a new study.

CBS4–2012/01/31

Despite Cold & Drought, Pythons Prospering In Everglades

Despite record breaking winter cold snaps and drought, pythons appear to prospering in the Everglades.

CBS4–2011/03/27

Zoo Miami To Accept Exotic Pets During Amnesty Day

People who have exotic pets they no longer can handle will have a chance to do what is best for the animals during Nonnative Pet Amnesty Day March 12.

CBS4–2011/03/04

Everglades Pythons Survive Record Cold Snap

Last year’s record cold snap didn’t do as much as scientists thought they would to reduce the python population in Everglades.

2011/02/08

FAST FACTS: Burmese Pythons

Fast Facts About Burmese Pythons: Type: Reptile Diet: Carnivore Average lifespan in the wild: 20 to 25 years Size: 16 to 23 ft (5 to 7 m) Weight: Up to 200 lbs (90 kg) Did […]

CBS4–2009/08/01

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