Posted on Aug 5, 2022
How invasive Burmese pythons harm the environment, explained by a scientist
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In the Florida Everglades, Burmese pythons — an invasive species with a ravenous appetite — pose a risk to native wildlife in the area. But one way to tamp down on the species’ growing population is through competition.
The 2022 Florida Python Challenge starts Friday and participants are encouraged to hunt for the species. Whoever catches the most snakes wins $2,500, and prizes for catching the longest or largest snake are also available.
The 2022 Florida Python Challenge starts Friday and participants are encouraged to hunt for the species. Whoever catches the most snakes wins $2,500, and prizes for catching the longest or largest snake are also available.
How invasive Burmese pythons harm the environment, explained by a scientist
Posted from wbur.org
State of Florida
Wildlife
Science
Posted 2 y ago
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Do Burmese pythons have natural predators?
Python observations outside of south and southwest Florida are likely escaped or released pets. Because of their large size, adult Burmese pythons have few predators, with alligators and humans being the exceptions. They prey upon native species and may reduce their populations locally."
"Do Burmese pythons have natural predators?
Python observations outside of south and southwest Florida are likely escaped or released pets. Because of their large size, adult Burmese pythons have few predators, with alligators and humans being the exceptions. They prey upon native species and may reduce their populations locally."
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