"This was not the middle of the Everglades. This was the middle of suburbia. The snake was less than a mile from the Dadeland mall, amongst a strip of office buildings, car dealerships, restaurants and shopping centers. How had the huge reptile gotten there, and are there more of the apex predator infiltrating suburbia? It was among more than a dozen reported python sightings so far this year in suburban or industrialized settings across South Florida, as experts say they're spotting the snakes more often."
"The python near the Dadeland mall made it across all six lanes, and Cruz immediately called 911. When the Pinecrest Police Department showed up, they quickly humanely euthanized the snake, as per Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission guidelines, and posted a photo on their Facebook page of Sgt. Carlos Atola and a sheriff's deputy holding the snake last month. The theories came up: One possibility is that the snake was an escaped pet, which would be highly illegal. It's been against the law to buy or sell Burmese pythons in Florida since 2010 and illegal to possess them since 2021."
A 14-foot Burmese python was seen crossing a six-lane highway in Pinecrest near the Dadeland mall, prompting a road crew member to stop traffic and police to respond. The snake was humanely euthanized under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission guidelines. More than a dozen python sightings have been reported this year in suburban and industrial areas across South Florida, including backyards, driveways and housing developments. Responders, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s venom unit, say sightings in suburban areas are increasing. Authorities note one likely cause is escaped or released pets, and Burmese pythons have been illegal to buy or sell in Florida since 2010 and illegal to possess since 2021.
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