Specimen Information

Python bivittatus
Python bivittatus
(Burmese Python)
Reptiles-Snakes
Exotic

Specimen ID242871
GroupReptiles-Snakes
GenusPython
Speciesbivittatus
Common NameBurmese Python
StateFL
CountyIndian River
LocalityVero Beach on a canal bank along 58th Ave just south of 12th Street
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameVero Beach
HUC8 Number03080203
HUC10 NameSt. Sebastian River-Vero Beach Main Canal Frontal
HUC10 Number0308020303
HUC12 NameVero Beach Main Canal
HUC12 Number030802030306
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month12
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statuscollected
Reference 1
Ref. Number:17320
Author:Jones, E.
Date:2007
Title:16-foot python bushwhacked by roadside mower in Vero Beach.
Publisher:TCPalm.com (Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches)
Volume:2007
Issue:December 11
Comments20th large snake found in the past decade in Indian River County.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size16'


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