Native to the jungles and grassy marshes of Southeast Asia, Burmese pythons are among the largest snakes on Earth. They are capable of reaching 23 feet (7 meters) or more in length and weighing up to 200 pounds (90 kilograms) with a girth as big as a telephone pole. When young, they will spend much of their time in the trees.
A Soldier earns an average salary of $33,624 per year. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 20 years in this career.
According to DFAS, Army sergeants at the E5 pay grade earn a base salary of $2,202.90 to $3,125.70 per month, as of 2015. Those with less than two years of service start at the low end of the pay scale; those with 12 or more years of service earn the highest monthly salary for the pay grade.