Florida Burmese python lays 96 eggs in an abandoned concrete pipe

A female Burmese python in Florida was found to have laid 96 eggs inside an abandoned concrete pipe, which it had apparently used as a nest. The discovery highlights how invasive pythons in the state are adapting to and exploiting human-made structures for breeding. Wildlife officials note that large clutches like this one contribute to the growing population of the non-native species. Burmese pythons are considered a serious ecological threat in the Everglades and surrounding areas, where they compete with and prey on native wildlife.