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Invasive Pythons In The United States
Mike Dorcas
Ecology of an Introduced Predator
University of Georgia Press
October 2011
On Sale: October 1, 2011
176 pages ISBN: 0820338354 EAN: 9780820338354 Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
Most people think of pythons as giant snakes in distant
tropical jungles, but Burmese pythons, which can reach
lengths of over twenty feet and weigh over two hundred
pounds, are now thriving in southern Florida. These natives of Asia are commonly kept as pets and
presumably escaped or were released in the Everglades.
Pythons are now common in this region; widespread throughout
hundreds of square miles, they are breeding and appear to be
expanding their range. Pythons are voracious predators that
feed on a variety of native wildlife including wading birds,
bobcats, white-tailed deer, and even alligators. Their
presence has drawn dramatic media attention and stoked fears
among the public that pythons may threaten not just native
species but humans as well. Despite this widespread concern, information on pythons has
been limited to a few scientific publications and news
coverage that varies widely in fact and accuracy. With
Invasive Pythons in the United States, Michael E. Dorcas and
John D. Willson provide the most reliable, up-to-date, and
scientifically grounded information on invasive pythons.
Filled with over two hundred color photographs and fifteen
figures and maps, the book will help general readers and the
scientific community better understand these fascinating
animals and their troubling presence in the United States. Features information on general python biology
biology of Burmese pythons in their native range
research on pythons in the United States
history and status of introduced pythons in Florida
risks pythons pose in Florida and elsewhere
methods to control python populations
other boas and pythons that may become or are already
established in the United States
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