Deer-eating python captured, killed in Florida Everglades

South Florida Water Management via AP

In this Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 photo provided by
the South Florida Water Management District,
workers are shown holding a nearly 16-foot long
Burmese Python that was captured and killed in
Everglades National Park, Fla. The Python had
recently consumed a 76-lb. adult female deer.
The reptile was one of the largest ever
found in South Florida.

South Florida Water Management via AP

In this Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 photo provided by the South
Florida Water Management District, a nearly 16-foot long
Burmese Python is shown, that was captured and killed in
Everglades National Park, Fla.

James Cheng writes

AP reports:

Officials in the Florida Everglades have captured and killed a 16-foot (4.88-meter)-long Burmese python that had just eaten an adult deer.

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