Giant Snake of the Everglades - The Invasive Burmese Python

Coyote Peterson is back in the Florida Everglades and he is about to get up close and personal with one its notorious giant serpents…the only problem is, it doesn’t belong here! The Burmese Python, native to Southeast Asia, is thriving in this habitat but unfortunately is an invasive species that has slowly become a threat to other local wildlife and the overall stability of the ecosystem. It is believed a large number of these snakes have been introduced to the area by prior pet owners in an effort to rid themselves of a snake that has grown too large for their care. So in this episode not only will Coyote show you all of the cool features this enormous python has to offer but will also put into perspective just how large these snakes can become and why owning a burmese python is not a decision to make lightly. Get ready…Coyote is about to get tangled with a 12 foot constrictor!

Breaking Trail leaves the map behind and follows adventurer and animal enthusiast Coyote Peterson and his crew as they encounter a variety of wildlife in the most amazing environments throughout North America!

[nassirakmed]

I respect the fact that you said that. this was not found naturally. Most shows would pretend that they just came upon a dangerous snake.

[circecitrus]

The snake is just like "oh it's one of you guys. whatevs, just be sure to put me back later."

[animalplanet]

These pythons may be invasive to the Everglades, but they are still gorgeous to see up close!

[MysticalKJ]

I like how the burmese python is chill and like "wow I'm on youtube!"

[ChemSynth]

it seemed like the python actually liked coyote lol

[YoMomsValentine]

2:51 "if you see it in the wild it is best to leave it alone" *and maybe take a picture or two*

[Cinematic]

This python just doesn’t mind a human carrying it for like 5 minutes

[Thatmelette]

When I was a kid, we had two burmese pythons, Zeus and Luna(she was albino). They were on rabbits when we sold them to another reptile lover, it became too expensive to keep feeding them. They were around 8 feet long when we sold them, so that's the biggest snake I've ever held!

[azharp]

this is what YouTube supposed to be like.

[SeanH-xegu]

Coyote: Tell me what’s the biggest snake you’ve ever held

Me: I can barely handle a worm XD

[daniim]

Coyote: *rubs snake*
Snake: That feels so good
Coyote: *puts snake down*
Snake: nuuuu

[okay-flut]

whenever the snake started sniffing him, I realized how innocent snakes actually are and it was so cute!!

[GranMaXoXoFly]

Mr. Coyote, I do believe that you invented the selfie stick lol

[leucius]

Why is it so friendly?








*THE SNAKE IS A PAID ACTOR*

[jenniferd]

I use this and other invasive species videos as part of a 4th grade lesson on Florida invasive species and their impact on our environment. thank you- students love watching your videos in class.

[joshcannon]

WOW!!! This guy has really made me overcome my fear of snakes, keep up the good work!!!!😃

[Nick-mgzj]

I knew that snake wasn’t wild the moment he picked it up like that at the beginning lol

[mj]

You couldn't pay me to be walking there. With the gators, water moccasins, and pythons, it would be my luck to fall into all three at once.

[ryderbeats]

That exact species tried to constrict my neck last year, but luckily I was with people who helped me

[ethanrider]

the largest snake I ever geld was a 18 ft albino Burmese python named tiny, she was captive bred and used for educational puposes and was such a sweetheart