Idiots with pet snakes

I live in Florida. Idiots buy these exotic snakes and guess what they do? Release them in the wild when they can't take care of them. Guess what happens? We get this! Tell me this isn't your worst nightmare.

https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/biggest-python-florida/

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TexChik · F

A few years ago the police shot a Gaboon Viper in the Trinity River between Dallas and Fort Worth. Its the largest poisonous snake with fangs that are 2" long.

akindheart · 61-69, F

@TexChik that is scary. i think these pythons squish people to death

TexChik · F

@akindheart And swallow them whole. And what's with all the Iguana stories I hear people tell coming back from Florida. Are they really that many?

akindheart · 61-69, F

@TexChik oh yeah. they are called Chicken in the Trees. they are massive. i have a picture of one crossing the road. it looks like an alligator on his legs. it actually waited for cars to pass before it crossed. they are huge. when it gets cold, they fall from the trees in a coma.

TexChik · F

@akindheart I hear college kids can make good summer money by shooting them (air guns) for a bounty.

akindheart · 61-69, F

@TexChik they have rules and regs down here. i think they sell the skin to the highest bidder and they can win prizes for the largest and the biggest catch.

TexChik · F

@akindheart