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Pythons are an invasive species in the Everglades. An invasive species is one which is not naturally there but has been introduced by accident or on purpose by humans. In the case of the python it results from people releasing their pets to the Everglades when they get too large or they become bored with them. Invasive species usually have no natural enemies to keep their numbers down. In the case of the python, iit is a large predator which outclasses the local predators for hunting ability and size, As a consequence it eats tall the food go the local predators (raccoons, rabbits, deer) which starves the local large predators (alligators etc). With no natural food the python then moves on to alligators, dogs, small children and similar.
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What is the wildlife in Florida Everglades?
pythons
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.
How long have pythons been in the everglades?
since 1409
How many pythons are there in the everglades?
Scientists estimate the number at 150,000
Can you get paid for killing pythons in everglades?
Not likely, but you might contact the Everglades Park Service and ask if they are paying a bounty. Once the pythons are there, they're probably there to stay. Population control might be practical, but total extermination is not.
How do you think pythons got to Florida?
Pythons got into Florida because people had kept pythons as exotic pets, but as they grew bigger, people realized that they didn't want their pythons anymore because they got too big to live in their house, so the people in Florida who had pythons released them into the wild. Because there were numerous people who had pythons as exotic pets, and then released them in the Everglades into the wild, there were eventually enough pythons that they could successfully reproduce and live in the Florida Everglades.
How do pythons end up in everglades?
150,000 of the reptiles (including pythons and other snakes) are estimated to be crawling through Everglades National Park and the surrounding areas.
What are the release dates for The Daily Orbit - 2012 Hunt Is on the Rid the Everglades of Invasive Pythons 1-73?
The Daily Orbit - 2012 Hunt Is on the Rid the Everglades of Invasive Pythons 1-73 was released on: USA: 10 December 2012
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.
Why are the everglades are in danger?
The everglades are in danger due to global warming and position. The everglades contain a large sea life and marine population that is now endangered due to human tampering, negligence and global temperature changes.
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.
