Utica Zoo’s 2026 PreZOOdential election has officially come to an end, and they are excited to announce that their fourth ever PreZOOdent is Spot, the Burmese python.

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Burmese pythons are an invasive species in South Florida, originally from Southeast Asia and introduced through the pet trade. The non-venomous constrictors disrupt the ecosystem by preying on native ...