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Is the python problem in the Florida everglades getting worse and could the snakes spread to other US states?
The python problem in Florida is not nearly as bad as the media would have us believe. These snake are incapable of tolerating cold climates and it is VERY unlikely that they will be able to spread anywhere north of Florida. An experimented was conducted on this very subject in North Carolina where 10 snakes where kept in a secure outdoor enclosure for a year. After the winter 9 of them where dead and last I heard the 10th one died shortly after due to medical problems caused by exposure to the cold. Even in Florida, after last years unusually cold winter many of the wild pythons have been turning up dead and the number of live ones being found has decreased drastically. Will they ever be completely gone from Florida? Probably not, but they will not spread elsewhere.
I would also like to point out that the original reason for these snakes appearance in the wild is NOT due to irresponsible owners releasing them into the wild, however that certainly does not help the situation, but it is believed that past hurricanes that destroyed road side zoos and a very large breeding facility are responsible for the wild Burmese pythons in Florida.
Be aware of reports published by the USGS as they have been proven time and time again to be wrong yet they will not admit it and recall their 'research'.
If you get a chance visit USARK.org for more information on how such media hype is destroying the reptile industry. Also watch the Python Hunters on National Geographic Wild.
What else can I help you with?
What is the invader species in Florida's Everglades?
AnswerThe Burmese python.
Are pythons native to Florida?
No. They are not. There are no native pythons in North or South America. However, some species of python from Africa and Asia have been introduced to the Everglades.
Why are Burmese python considered invasive species in the Florida everglades?
They are not native to the area and now have grown into a population of an estimated 10,000+ . Another factor is that they are breeding with another Python species that is the African Rock Python. This species is known to be aggressive and with the two breeding they are producing a new type of Python. The snakes are eating everything in the Everglades and the Everglades has proven to be a good environment for them. They are spreading too and have been found on islands in the Florida Keys and some biologist think that they could spread from coast to coast at some point. They are VERY invasive and there is an effort to rid the Everglades of them, but right now biologists are loosing the battle.
Can a python be put in the everglades?
yes
Who are the alligator enemies?
Alligators are found primarily in the Everglades in South Florida and Louisiana. In Florida, there is a new predator that has become a threat to alligators: the Burnese Python. In both states, man has and will always be a threat as we continue to destroy their habitat. The Burmese Python came to Florida by accident in the last 10 years or so and find the Everglades to be the perfect breeding and hunting ground.
How big was the biggest python in the everglades?
humungus
Do all Burmese Python babies live?
The Everglades
Are the animals becoming extinct in the everglades?
There are quite a few endangered animals that currently live in the Florida Everglades. These include the American Crocodile, the American Alligator, various sea turtles, birds, the Florida panther, and the manatee.
Where is Burmese Python at now?
Thousands of them are now in the Florida Everglades because people are letting them go when they get too big or they just don't want them. They are eating the native animals in the Everglades and may soon spread to other areas as the population grows and they go in search of food. Their natural habitat is in Asia.
What are 2 Florida wildlife animals?
Alligators, Florida panthers (which are actually mountain lions), deer, black bears, spoonbills (a kind of bird), and LOTS of mosquitos. Also, python snakes, but they are not native to the Everglades; they were released there by people.
Which animal asexually reproduced faster?
a python is the animal that reproudes faster they are takeing over ur everglades
What is a giant snake found in swamps?
The giant snake found in swamps is often the Burmese python. They are one of the largest snake species and are native to Southeast Asia. Invasive populations have also been established in the Florida Everglades.
