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Biscayne Bay, Fla. — Move over jaws, scientists from Biscayne National Park spotted a giant Burmese python swimming about a mile off the coast of Biscayne Bay last week.
Biologists caught the 11-footer in a net so they could safely removed the reptile.
They estimate the snake weighed 31 pounds!
A Burmese Python Swimming in Biscayne BayThe Burmese Python can be found throughout South Florida, and Biscayne National Park is no exception. While these snakes are relatively uncommon here in Biscayne, we do remain vigilant so we can respond and remove this invasive species when we see them. You can do your part to #KeepBiscayneBeautiful by reporting sightings of pythons and other invasive critters to park staff.
Posted by Biscayne National Park on Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Park officials posted a video on their Facebook page showing the capture and encouraged everyone to report pythons and other invasive creatures to officials.
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