Overview

• Calvin Bautista, 38, was caught attempting to smuggle the snakes through a U.S.-Canadian border crossing on a bus trip from Montreal to New York City.
• The Burmese pythons, purchased in Canada for around $2,500, were concealed inside snake bags attached to the inside of Bautista's pants.
• Burmese pythons are considered an invasive species in North America, posing threats to local ecosystems and wildlife.
• The importation of Burmese pythons into the U.S. is regulated due to their potential harm to human beings and the environment.
• Bautista did not have the required documentation to import the snakes, leading to his arrest and subsequent sentencing.