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Burmese python spotted in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay amid heavy rains

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A Burmese python, measuring up to three meters long, was spotted in the bustling Causeway Bay area of Hong Kong. An expert suggested that recent heavy rainfall may have driven the reptile from its natural habitat into the urban environment. The sighting gained significant attention on social media, with conservationists identifying the snake and offering explanations for its presence. AI

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Burmese python spotted in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay amid heavy rains

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Veronica Qi ·

    What’s a Burmese python doing in Causeway Bay? Expert links reptile to rain

    A Burmese python has gone viral on social media after it was spotted along a busy road in a Hong Kong shopping district on Sunday evening, with an expert saying heavy rain over recent weeks may have forced wild animals into urban areas. The snake was caught on camera by a passing…

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