More evidence that a bitter winter took a big bite out of Burmese pythons and other exotic invaders: Florida wildlife managers ended a six-week hunt on state lands bordering the Everglades without a single snake captured.
Proof Florida Burmese Not The Fault of Lazy Pet Owners!
Here is a post made by Harlin Wall from WALL TO WALL REPTILES explaining how the Burmese Python was introduced into the Florida Everglades. The media, extremist groups, and others put blame on irresponsible pet owners. Too bad they don’t report the facts!
The interesting thing about the Florida Problem…
There is a Burmese Python population in the Everglades…(at least there still was until before this last winter)….but we have solid evidence, based on country-of-origin import records and DNA samples, which disproves the theory of “irresponsible pet owners” releasing these snakes into the Everglades.
The feral population of Burmese Pythons was a product of hurricane Andrew. It was NOT caused by careless keepers.
Yet the media continues to chant that tired, old (false) mantra.
The general public needs to know the facts.Continue reading “Proof Florida Burmese Not The Fault of Lazy Pet Owners!”
In Response to the Recent HSUS Email Campaign
Mike Lynch from Boa Tails makes an excellent response to the recent HSUS email campaign. It is long, but a worthwhile read. Mike does a nice job explaining and rebutting statements made by HSUS:
I haven’t made any updates to the site since the beginning of March. This is due to being tied up with work. …What time I have on the computer has been almost entirely work related. Well, the HSUS recently did something that brought me out of hiding – as it were. They started a letter/e-mail campaign regarding how large constrictors are dangerous, and should be listed as injurious. To anyone familiar with the HSUS this comes as no surprise since they are out to systematically remove all animals from the pet industry, and have already made steps with that regard by successfully banning the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores in the state of California.
Read full article here: In Response to the Recent HSUS Email Campaign
Sunshine State Exotics on YouTube
I would like to invite everyone to subscribe to our YouTube page. My son manages the content and has some pretty cool videos. Soon we will be loading many more. I like to post videos of our available and breeder ball pythons and red tail boas. We also post videos of our reptile collection, pets, and general fun times. So come check us out!
Everglades python deaths fuel debate over snake-control plans
Winter walloped the Burmese python, but not enough to wipe out the most infamous invader of the Everglades, scientists and wildlife managers told a congressional panel assessing efforts to control the exotic snakes.
The Tuesday hearing put some of the first hard numbers on the staggering death toll from a historic cold snap — nine of 10 pythons equipped with radio tracers in Everglades National Park died, according to one yet-to-be published study.
Continue reading “Everglades python deaths fuel debate over snake-control plans”
Los Angeles County: Ordinance to Amend Title 10 – Animals
Proposed regulatory changes in Los Angeles County could have shut down or forced relocation of Reptile & Tropical Fish breeders, dealers and pet stores. Although primarily aimed towards dogs and cats it would have had a devastating impact on the Reptile Nation in LA County.
Continue reading “Los Angeles County: Ordinance to Amend Title 10 – Animals”
UPDATE: Invasive Species Hearing
The US House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on March 23rd, 2010. Last week the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands and the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife held a joint oversight hearing on “How To Manage Large Constrictor Snakes And Other Invasive Species.” The Subcommittees received testimony on efforts to monitor and control Burmese Pythons and other invasive species in Everglades National Park. USARK provided the leadership and expert testimony that the Reptile Nation has come to expect. In attendance were USARK Senior Political Advisors Frank Vitello and Todd Willens. USARK Science Adviser Shawn Heflick provided expert testimony.
Low Humidity When Using RHPs
Recently there was a thread on a reptile forum board asking about radiant heat panels (RHPs). In the thread, I mentioned that I have a love / hate relationship with them. Currently, I am using RHPs as the only heat source on all my Boaphile and Animal Plastics cages. Pro Products RHPs is what I use. As far as I know, they are the only RHP that is UL listed for use in animal caging.
Awesome Pied Clutch
I made the mistake of buying my male pied ball python too soon. My het pied female took FOREVER to come up to size. Well, this past season she made up for it. She laid seven eggs. I got six high white pieds and one leopard het pied in this clutch.
Below are some pictures taken shortly after hatching.
Thank you, Alex!
I want to thank Alex Burgos for his work on my web banners. Awhile back, he created this one for me:
