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Author Topic: U.S. implements snake ban to save native ecosystems Fla  (Read 3544 times)
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« on: 30-Jan-12, 07:14:30 AM »

http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0125-hance_us_snakeban.html Oh, look at that pic!!  Shocked

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« Reply #1 on: 30-Jan-12, 11:12:23 AM »

No mention is made in the article, however, about DNA testing of snakes found in the Everglades having proven that most of the snakes captured were NOT released pets or their offspring.
For some background, check this out: http://newenglandreptile.com/nerd/
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« Reply #2 on: 30-Jan-12, 11:36:21 AM »

Personally they could get rid of all snakes. They give me the creeps!
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« Reply #3 on: 30-Jan-12, 11:41:49 AM »

Personally they could get rid of all snakes. They give me the creeps!

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« Reply #4 on: 31-Jan-12, 10:46:58 PM »

http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/wildlife/when-pythons-take-over-everglades-raccoons-rabbits-and-other-small-mammals/1213028 When pythons take over Everglades, raccoons, rabbits and other small mammals vanish.

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« Reply #5 on: 01-Feb-12, 05:07:38 AM »

Yikes!   scared blue
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« Reply #6 on: 06-Feb-12, 10:44:46 PM »

A bit of perspective on the idea that giant snakes are taking over the Earth...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frank-mazzotti/pythons-everglades-study_b_1257911.html
Sensationalism sells   Roll Eyes
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« Reply #7 on: 07-Feb-12, 05:03:02 AM »

Sensationalism sells   Roll Eyes
Carol
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It certainly does!  Didn't PT Barnum say that "there was a sucker born every minute?"   whistle yes
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