- The 18-foot snake was caught by the researchers and put in a bag to be sent to the lab.
- Researchers discovered hoof prints in her digestive system.
- The invasive species was probably imported from Southeast Asia.
TERRIFYING images depict the 18-foot snake that was discovered in the Everglades as the longest python ever caught in Florida.
According to wildlife officials, the python was about 18 feet long, weighed over 215 pounds, and measured 25 inches at her widest point.
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According to National Geographic, researchers discovered hoof prints in her digestive system, indicating the python had recently consumed a white-tailed deer.
Last December, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida successfully captured the record-breaking snake by luring female pythons.
Using a GPS tracking device, Dion, a male “scout snake,” directed the team directly to the find.
The 18-foot snake was caught by the researchers and put in a bag to be sent to the lab, according to Live Science.
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According to ABC News, the invasive species was probably imported from Southeast Asia during the 1970s exotic pet trade.
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission biologist Sarah Funck, Burmese pythons can affect the environment, making it crucial to get rid of them.
After being captured, the record-breaking reptile was put to death.
According to the Daily Mail, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has killed over 15,000 pythons since 2000 as a result of this routine practise.
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The python was kept in a freezer until April after the catch was made last December, according to the researchers.
After that, they were able to do the autopsy, which turned up the record number of eggs.
Each python helps researchers in Florida gain more knowledge about the invasive species.
