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Florida Python Challenge 2022 has already scored a close record holder.
A nearly 18-foot long, 100-pound Burmese python has been captured slithering across a highway in Florida. The enormous snake was caught by three amateur hunters in Collier County and is one of the biggest ever found in the state, Wink News reported.
Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida. They were first introduced to the environment in the 1970s, likely as exotic pets released into the wild. Ever since, they have been severely impacting the native ecosystem as they feast on native wildlife, such as white tailed deer, causing a major issue in preserving the wetlands.
The species can grow to huge sizes. On average they reach 10 to 16 feet, however, some grow much larger.They also reproduce rapidly and the population in the state has boomed in recent years. For this reason, hunting the species is encouraged. Particularly large, female snakes are highly sought after, as their capture prevents the species from breeding.
Jake Waleri, Joshua Laquis and Stephen Gauta had been hunting for Burmese pythons when they unexpectedly came across the huge snake.They had been driving along the US-41 near Monroe Station when they spotted it on the road. "I look up, and I see something blocking the entire road. It takes me a second and I just see a head move."
Waleri said that he and his companions did not expect to find anything as large. "We were sweating and fighting this thing for a good five to 10 minutes," Gauta said.
Once they managed to catch the beast, they measured it and discovered it was 17 feet 10 inches long. The snake is not a record breaker, however, it is very close. In June, a team of python trackers from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida caught the python that holds the record, which measured 18 feet.
"When I saw this thing, and I saw its tail and its head were almost touching the opposite white lines of the road, I was shocked. I was like, this could be a record breaker. It's not but it's pretty close." It is not the first time the hunters have tackled a huge snake, Gauta having recently caught one that measured 17 feet and 6 inches.
Here’s the link to this year’s opening of the hunt on Aug. 5th, 2022.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/florida/2022/08/05/first-lady-kicks-off-burmese-python-hunt-in-florida-everglades/

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This derrick barge isn't mobile on its own but it was mobile last year when that big hurricane hit Louisiana. The barge broke loose from the dock and floated offshore about 8 miles or so before the crew could drop the anchors and get it to stop moving.

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[Schmidt Meister]

20 hours ago, Schmidt Meister said:

Florida Python Challenge 2022 has already scored a close record holder.
A nearly 18-foot long, 100-pound Burmese python has been captured slithering across a highway in Florida. The enormous snake was caught by three amateur hunters in Collier County and is one of the biggest ever found in the state, Wink News reported.
Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida. They were first introduced to the environment in the 1970s, likely as exotic pets released into the wild. Ever since, they have been severely impacting the native ecosystem as they feast on native wildlife, such as white tailed deer, causing a major issue in preserving the wetlands.
The species can grow to huge sizes. On average they reach 10 to 16 feet, however, some grow much larger.They also reproduce rapidly and the population in the state has boomed in recent years. For this reason, hunting the species is encouraged. Particularly large, female snakes are highly sought after, as their capture prevents the species from breeding.
Jake Waleri, Joshua Laquis and Stephen Gauta had been hunting for Burmese pythons when they unexpectedly came across the huge snake.They had been driving along the US-41 near Monroe Station when they spotted it on the road. "I look up, and I see something blocking the entire road. It takes me a second and I just see a head move."
Waleri said that he and his companions did not expect to find anything as large. "We were sweating and fighting this thing for a good five to 10 minutes," Gauta said.
Once they managed to catch the beast, they measured it and discovered it was 17 feet 10 inches long. The snake is not a record breaker, however, it is very close. In June, a team of python trackers from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida caught the python that holds the record, which measured 18 feet.
"When I saw this thing, and I saw its tail and its head were almost touching the opposite white lines of the road, I was shocked. I was like, this could be a record breaker. It's not but it's pretty close." It is not the first time the hunters have tackled a huge snake, Gauta having recently caught one that measured 17 feet and 6 inches.
Here’s the link to this year’s opening of the hunt on Aug. 5th, 2022.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/florida/2022/08/05/first-lady-kicks-off-burmese-python-hunt-in-florida-everglades/

I finally found a news story about these guys and the almost 18 foot python:

 

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For those of you that have an interest in the Florida Python Challenge here is a short interview with Dusty Crum:

Meet the man leading Florida's war on pythons | NewsNation Prime

Aug 4, 2022 Pythons are taking over Florida's wildlife areas as the apex predator, as they are even known to eat alligators. Dusty Crum, "The Wild Man," is leading the charge to hunt down the beastly pythons.

 

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I have NO IDEA what a Cotton Chicken looks like or tastes like, but if they can make nuggets out of 'em and candy 'em and deep fry 'em, I'll give 'em a try.

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3 minutes ago, Schmidt Meister said:

I have NO IDEA what a Cotton Chicken looks like or tastes like, but if they can make nuggets out of 'em and candy 'em and deep fry 'em, I'll give 'em a try.

Great signage...Cotton Candy...Chicken Nuggets.....ooooo I see...

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37 minutes ago, minderasr said:

IMAGINE making THAT movie NOW

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32 minutes ago, Schmidt Meister said:

Maybe a bit of common sense shining through.