[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Steve they R egg layers average 12-36, not all make it, the gators love the little & medium.

Average in the wild is 12'

Jim, I am not intimately familiar with these guys, I just referred to a couple of articles I found on the web (and we all know it must be true if it is on the internet).
Burmese Python Fact Sheet - National Zoo| FONZ

Python-palooza! | Science News for Kids

[jimbo2012]

Al Gore says so!

[paulandjean]

Originally Posted by gomoho

How do they know there are thousands if they have only found 23 at this point. I know they are saying because of the habitat damage, but maybe it is something else causing the problem. Obviously no has seen them in mass numbers so perhaps we're barking up the wrong tree!

As far as I am concerned, they could add as many zeros to that 23 number.and I would be allright with me.

[rubicon]

Wow based on the lack of clarity by some on this thread I deduce that they don't watch animal Planet's Swamp Wars.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Jaggy

My daughter lives in Miramar/Pempoke Pines.. and they killed a small python in their garage last wk.. this is a gated community .. how dare those snakes break protocol and come in uninvited..they thought no big deal since it was little.. but I asked , " yes, but where is the mamma snake of this little one???

I'd fire the gate guard.

[gmcneill]

A fairly recent news story on the topic.

WARNING: the article does contain graphic photos that will be upsetting to some.

16-Foot-Python Killed In Florida; Deer Found In Stomach (PHOTOS)