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The Burmese Python In The Florida Everglades
The Burmese python, the third largest snake in the world at an average of 16 feet long, is native to Southeast Asia. They are found primarily in southern China, Burma, Indochina, Thailand, and the Malay Archipelago. Burmese pythons are dependent on water to survive, so they live mostly in rainforests near streams. However, populations have been found in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, swamps, marshes, and rocky foothills. This explains why the Burmese python has thrived in the damp swampy environment of the Florida

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