burmese python

[long jon]

got chatting to a nice guy on the range yesterday. he told me he went out shooting rabbits at night. THE REASON - apart from enjoying shooting he has a burmese python that he keeps in a long tank in his flat! Apparently it eats the sh*t out the rabbits.

Has anyone a better reason for shooting rabbit.
Rgds
long jon

[VIN]

That python would have to share the rabbits with me - gorgeous meat.

[Blackbaronfish]

Jon I would be very aware of anyone that want to take me back to his place and show you his big python

BBF

[FPoole]

At least you won't have the same problems we do here when the pythons escape. The snakes are gradually moving north, but not quite to me yet. I don't know how much cold they can stand, but it doesn't get that cold here. I don't mind native species of reptile, but importing them as pets hasn't worked well in Florida. As a mammal, I guess I'm just prejudiced against the things. I also have a pet rabbit.

[long jon]

Interesting point you make about Florida. I asked the guy if he needed any sort of licence to keep the python, to which he said no but he personally thought that there should be a law. Like the States the big issue is owners being unable to manage the pet as it grows and then releasing into the wild. If you had to produce a licence before you could buy then this would help stop their escape/release.

The rabbits might also be a little appreciative too.
Long Jon

[FPoole]

About 10 years ago there was an albino python that killed an infant. Got out of it's cage in the night and found the crib. This was a 12 ft. snake. Happened in a town about 40 miles from me.

[long jon]

Hi FPoole
Are they not the top predator in Florida now ahead of the alligator, the latter of which they have found inside escaped pythons.
Jon
(long jon)

[Raj]

In the 32 C heat this afternoon, I am sure I saw a python at the waters edge on the River Avon here in Warwickshire.