Burmese Python
Python bivittatus · Pythonidae
Also called: Burm
One of the largest snakes on earth and a destructive invasive species in Florida. Non-venomous but a powerful constrictor that can pose a risk to pets and, rarely, people.
What the Burmese Python looks like
How to identify it
- 1Massive body, often 10–16 feet long
- 2Giraffe-like dark brown blotches on a tan background
- 3Arrowhead marking on top of the head
- 4Heavy-bodied with smooth, glossy scales
Snakes it's confused with
Has a diamond/net pattern rather than blotches.
Behavior & danger to humans
Generally calm but a very large constrictor; report invasive sightings in Florida.
✓ Good news: Non-venomous but powerful. Large individuals can threaten pets and small children.
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