Ep 3. Giant Pythons in America

In season 4, episode 3 of Monsterquest, we are taken on a thrilling adventure across America to investigate the possibility of giant pythons roaming the countryside. Pythons are non-native snakes, originally from Asia, that have made their way to America and have been thriving in some parts of the country for the past few decades.

The show starts by introducing us to the pythons and how they behave. Experts explain that they are ambush predators, that can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh over 200 pounds. They can be found in swamps, wetlands, and even in people's backyards. Their diet consists of small mammals, birds and other reptiles, but there have been reports of them attacking and killing larger animals like deer and alligators.

The experts are called in to investigate sightings of giant pythons across the United States. They visit Florida, a state that has been hit particularly hard by the invasive species, where they meet with hunters and snake enthusiasts who have captured or killed giant pythons in the past.

The show then takes us to the Everglades, a massive wetland that is home to thousands of giant pythons. Here, the team sets up traps and puts out bait to try to capture a live python. They also use thermal imaging cameras to try and locate the snakes at night when they are most active.

The team then travels north to Louisiana where there have been reports of giant pythons attacking livestock. Here, they meet with farmers who have lost animals to the snakes and experts who have been studying the invasive species for years. They set up traps and use tracking devices to try and locate and capture the pythons.

Finally, the experts travel to Texas, to investigate reports of giant pythons in the urban areas of Houston. They go to a park where there have been sightings and search for signs of the snake's presence. They find footprints, shed skin, and even a burrow that they think could belong to a giant python.

Throughout the show, the experts discuss the impact of the invasive species on the ecosystem. Pythons have no natural predators in America and are causing a decline in native animals as they compete for food. They are also a danger to humans, with reports of attacks increasing over the past decade.

In conclusion, Monsterquest season 4, episode 3 takes us on a thrilling adventure to investigate the possibility of giant pythons roaming across America. Through interviews with experts and sightings from locals, the show gives a fascinating insight into these deadly snakes and the impact they are having on the ecosystem. The team sets out to capture live pythons to further their study and to nullify the danger posed by these invasive species. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in wildlife conservation and the fight against invasive species.