People who are unaware of the implications of having exotic pets can wreck havoc with ecosystems by releasing their "pets" when they become too cumbersome (or big, or dangerous) to handle.
In Florida the Burmese python has been found in alarming numbers recently. How formidable are the pythons? They are unafraid of taking on alligators. But it does not always pay off for them. Check this out. Click on the photograph to get a clearer picture.
(Warning: if gory pictures are not your cup of tea, you may not want to enlarge the picture)
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