Final answer:
Burmese Pythons were introduced into the Florida Everglades by the pet trade and accidental release, resulting in a significant impact on the ecosystem.
Step-by-step explanation:
Burmese Pythons were introduced into the Florida Everglades through a combination of pet trade, accidental release, and possibly escapees from destroyed breeding facilities during Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Similar to the introduction of the exotic species of the brown tree snake on Guam, the Burmese Pythons in Florida wreak havoc on native wildlife. Without natural predators, these invasive snakes have proliferated, severely impacting the local ecosystem by preying on and outcompeting native species.