Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID271936
GroupReptiles-Snakes
GenusPython
Speciesbivittatus
Common NameBurmese Python
StateFL
CountySarasota
LocalitySR 72 approx 5.0 miles east of the entrance to Myakka River State Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMyakka
HUC8 Number03100102
HUC10 NameLower Myakka River
HUC10 Number0310010205
HUC12 NameBig Slough
HUC12 Number031001020504
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month4
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18880
Author:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Larry Connor).
Date:2009
Title:FWC Exotic database as of 10/31/09.
Publisher:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
CommentsSpecimen captured, based on condition and health, probably a new release.
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalFlorida Muesum of Natural History-Gainesville, FL
Museum Cat NumberUF 152813
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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