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Many people, especially in Florida, where the reptile trade is quite large, think that owning a snake, especially a python, is cool. As the proud owner of a Jungle Carpet Python (among other species), I can tell you that it is quite rewarding. The people I am talking about, however, buy animals like this on impulse. This means that they see it in a pet store and want it, so they buy it on the spot. When they find out, as they all eventually do, that Burmese pythons become 10-20 foot long monsters with difficult care requirements as far as caging, they think the best option is to let it go into the wild (they are typically ignorant of the multiple reptile rescue organizations in Florida). It is irresponsible and ignorant people like this that brought these creatures into the everglades. Responsible reptile owners who have been in the hobby for years have no business being punished with strict reptile laws. Also, the pythons deserve no punishment. They did not choose to be brought out of where they were perfectly happy into a new environment. They are doing the only thing they know how to: survive.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIrresponsible owners set them free when they get too big instead of handing it over to a rescue.
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Why is the Burmese pythons successful is in this new ecosystem?
Burmese Pythons are originally from an ecosystem that is close in temperature to the Everglades area. This plus the large amounts of available prey make it a excellent place for Burmese to thrive.
Why Burmese pythons wanted for?
Because, They Invaded The Everglades And Are Destroying The Natural Habitat And Food Chain
What are alligtors enemies?
People, and the Burmese Pythons which have been released into the Everglades. Naturally, they're an apex predator.
What are some animals that use the everglades grounds for breeding?
Tropical wading birds, alligators and Burmese pythons are examples of animals that use the Everglades for breeding grounds. The latter is an invasive species.
Are burmese pythons venomas?
Nope - Burmese Pythons are constrictors. The do not possess venom glands.
What are the native and non-native animals of the everglades?
one of the non native species is the Burmese pythons due to the fact that their owners release them into the everglades and they start to breed and fight over niches with other animals
Is the burmese pythons born live or do they hach from eggs?
Burmese Pythons, like all Pythons, hatch from eggs. Boas do not lay eggs
What country do burmese pythons' come from?
burmese pythons' come from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam
What country do burmese pythons?
Burmese Pythons are native to the Asian continent - around Burma (hence the name) and India.
How do Burmese pythons eat their preys?
Burmese pythons are constrictors meaning they strangle their prey to death, and the consume them whole.
What are a Burmese pythons enemies?
Saltwater crocodiles are common predators of burmese pythons. Komodo dragons also prey on burms.
How are the burmese python affecing the key largo woodrat?
The Key Largo Woodrat is an an endangered species. The Burmese Python is an invasive species, and is harming many native and endangered species in the Everglades. A Burmese Python can even eat an alligator - it will eat anything, no matter what size. This is why the Key Largo Woodrat is threatened by the Burmese Pythons.
