Burmese Pythons Invade Florida

Burmese Python's Invade Florida Everglades
Michael R. Rochford / University of Florida / AP

A Heavy Life
Florida researchers hold a 162-pound Burmese python captured in Everglades National Park, Florida shortly after the 15-foot snake ate a six-foot American alligator on Nov. 14, 2009.

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