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By the early 1990s, sightings of these formidable creatures had increased, especially after Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which scattered numerous snakes into the wild. The Everglades, with its warmth, dense vegetation, and abundant prey, proved to be an ideal environment for their unchecked proliferation. Over the past few decades, the python population has exploded, with estimates reaching tens of thousands—though the true number is uncertain.