Burmese Python Pulled From Semi Truck Engine in Miami-Dade

Miami Firefighters Removal Python From Semi Truck

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Venom One team responded to a bizarre emergency when a truck driver found a Burmese python inside his semi-truck engine.

Lt. Jolie Vandervlught carefully Miami python removal the snake from the tractor trailer’s engine bay in a rescue caught on video. The animal was secured without injuries to firefighters, by standers, or the driver.

Two Python Incidents in 24 Hours

Officials reported two python rescues in two days:

• Aug 23: Python found in a semi-truck near SW 248 Street.

• Aug 24: Another python discovered in a backyard near NW 62 Terrace.

Both were safely removed by Venom One.

Invasive Species Threat

Burmese pythons are a major invasive species in South Florida, preying on native wildlife and disrupting the ecosystem. Sightings rise in summer, and encounters near urban areas are becoming more common even on highways and in vehicles.

Safety Reminder

Authorities urge residents and truckers:

• Do not attempt to capture pythons

• Call wildlife officials immediately

• Stay at a safe distance until trained teams arrive

This python in a semi-truck engine highlights the unusual challenges drivers and residents face in South Florida. Thanks to Miami-Dade’s Venom One, both incidents ended safely.