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The rock python captured near Myakka Park in September is the second found in southern Sarasota County since 2006. Two other giant pythons have also been confirmed in the area during that time.

It is extremely rare for an African rock python to kill humans, reptile experts said Tuesday after hearing of the deaths of two boys in New Brunswick who police say were killed by such a snake.

The state wildlife commission now requires that Burmese pythons, African rock pythons and several other snakes have microchips implanted to prevent owners from abandoning them.

The Southern African rock python is one of the largest snakes in Africa measuring up to 18 feet in length.