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No pythons captured during six-week hunt

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.

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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! Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Everglades python deaths fuel debate over snake-control plans

Their high death toll in the Everglades from cold weather is fueling a debate over how to control the threat of the Burmese python. Continue reading

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UPDATE: Invasive Species Hearing

Testimony on efforts to monitor and control Burmese Pythons and other invasive species in Everglades National Park Continue reading

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Will Deadly Pythons Spread Beyond Florida?

Many scientists fear that the Burmese python population living in the Florida Everglades will quickly find their way to as many as 32 states within the US. These claims have been proven false by ecological niche models published in a … Continue reading

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