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The strangles ate a small alligator. At five feet (1.5 meters) tall, the prey’s size is a good third that of the snake. The carcass is in good condition and was probably eaten by the Burmese python shortly before. It is not known whether the plentiful prey is to blame for the death of the snake or whether it had another cause.
Burmese python is considered an invasive species
The Burmese Python is one of the largest snakes in the world and can grow up to 7 meters long. It is native to Southeast Asia. In Florida it is considered an invasive species and a threat to the local ecosystem and is therefore released for hunting.
