Florida Zoo crew captured 18-foot Burmese Snake . ve taken hold , according to research published in 2012 . Snake was about 8 feet shorter than longest ever captured . A state fire killed the snake , one of thousands plaguing Central Florida . The snakes feed on native species and destroy ecosystems , scientists say .
Florida Zoo crew captured 18-foot Burmese Snake . Snake was about 8 feet shorter than longest ever captured . A state fire killed the snake , one of thousands plaguing Central Florida . The snakes feed on native species and destroy ecosystems , scientists say .