Alarming video of giant snake nest in unexpected location sparks fear: ‘They’re incredibly protective’

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Alarming video of giant snake nest in unexpected location sparks fear: ‘They’re incredibly protective’

Simon Sage
2 min read

A new TV show is shining a light on just how much damage an invasive snake is doing to Floridian ecosystems.

What’s happening?

ABC’s “Wildlife Nation: Expedition Florida” examined Burmese pythons in a recent episode. Researchers were able to find an old nest of eggs, where they were able to describe the scene.

“First of all, they’re incredibly protective. You don’t want to mess with a mom python,” said host Jeff Corwin.

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They went on to describe how the snakes, which generally don’t produce much of their own heat, actually shiver in order to keep eggs warm and incubate them in a tight clutch. Burmese pythons lay between 12 and 36 eggs every spring.

Why are Burmese pythons important?

The researchers on the show are quick to highlight that Burmese pythons are a massive problem in Florida. As apex predators, their eggs don’t face any serious predators, which allow their young to propagate unopposed.

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