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
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Do Burmese pythons eat humans?
There has never been a case of a Burmese python eating a human in the USA. It has happened on rare occasions overseas, though. Although Burmese pythons may not eat humans, they will bite. Their bite may not be venomous, but it will bleed. Even more dangerous is the threat of asphyxiation. Most adult Burmese pythons will ignore humans unless ..."
"Do Burmese pythons eat humans?
There has never been a case of a Burmese python eating a human in the USA. It has happened on rare occasions overseas, though. Although Burmese pythons may not eat humans, they will bite. Their bite may not be venomous, but it will bleed. Even more dangerous is the threat of asphyxiation. Most adult Burmese pythons will ignore humans unless ..."
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