First the Burmese python is bad for the ecosystem. In the text Burmese pythons not the ideal pet it states The Burmese Python is the largest snake in the world capable of growing 23 feet and weighing 200 feet pounds. It is not native to Florida it is originally from Southeast Asia, and there is no natural predator.…
The Everglades ecosystem has remain significantly transformed throughout the last era to offer agricultural and urban growth. The Everglades environments are vital as a habitation for numerous distinctive species of micro-organisms, which have established over thousands of years. The capacity is relied upon by people as a water source. The Everglades are very popular to this day for its visitors that come and enjoy the climates, environment, species and other living organisms. People will come here from all parts of the world just to enjoy this tropical…
The Burmese python, the third largest snake in the world at an average of 16 feet long, is native to Southeast Asia. They are found primarily in southern China, Burma, Indochina, Thailand, and the Malay Archipelago. Burmese pythons are dependent on water to survive, so they live mostly in rainforests near streams. However, populations have been found in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, swamps, marshes, and rocky foothills. This explains why the Burmese python has thrived in the damp swampy environment of the Florida…
The prairie rattlesnake is one of the most venomous snakes in North America. The prefered habitat for the prairie rattlesnake is in the mid United States and is mostly found living in grasslands and prairies. They will also live in wooded arias, brush caves and near streams where the food is plentiful.…
The reason that these snakes are here is them being brought over as pets. When they grow much bigger than their owners had expected they do the worst thing possible and release them into the wild, where they make their way to the everglades. Another reason they are in the everglades is hurricane Andrew. This storm destroyed many warehouses which contained over 900 pythons. Nearly all of them escaped into the everglades. They are very hard to catch and will multiply very fast, posing a huge problem for scientists and people trying to stop…
Fluffy, furry, and fast, those are three words that accurately describe a furry animal called a Chinchilla. What does the name Chinchilla come from? The name Chinchilla comes from the name of a tribe that hunted Chinchilla for their dense fur. The tribe so often hunted the furry animals that the animal was named after the tribe.…
Without preservation of the Everglades National Park, most of the animals would become extinct. The constant growth of development is the number reason for animals becoming extinct, next to them being hunted by humans. I would also propose to encourage the public in the surrounding communities to help out with the preservation projects throughout the…
Secondly, the snakes are a danger to humans. The way they attack is deadly to any type of animal or person. In the article “Burmese Python: Not ideal pet.”…
One of the most dramatic changes caused by the burmese python is the changes in local animals.Since the Burmese python mostly eats small mammals and birds this would cause the prey population to go down. This can cause the endangerment of many species. One animal that has been almost driven extinct is the largo woodrat.…
Have you ever seen the blue tongued rattle snake? It’s a very rare snake that lives in Florida. It is one of the most interesting snakes in the world. It is very beautiful. It skinned has been used in many thing because of its texture. It has a very unique sound that only it can do. Sadly it’s hunted illegally because it is a delicacy in some places though. Which will be given in more detail throughout this essay.…
Burmese pythons can become very powerful and are high on the food chain and can make animals endangered or extinct. The pythons have invaded the everglades in Florida and the everglades is a place where some endangered species live. One swallowed a huge alligator…
Imagine coming home and there is a python as big as your car in your driveway. In the Everglades there are snakes that can size up to 25 feet in length. These abrupt animals are taking a big toll on the environment in the Everglades. The Burmese pythons are affecting Florida in a big way, like the people, local animals, and the ecosystem. These pythons need to be taken out of the Everglades.…
To begin, Burmese pythons don’t have many predators. As a result, the pythons have been killing large numbers of opossums, raccoons, bobcats, and bird species. In the newspaper article “Florida’s Python Hunt” the text states in paragraph one, “With no natural predators, these eating machines appear to be wiping out huge numbers of opossums, raccoons, and bobcats, as well as many bird species.” Basically, there are giant monsters killing everything on the menu! Pythons are vicious snakes that can afflict great damage to the food chain.…
It was once 11 million acres, but throughout time the Everglades has been modified through land conversion and drainage. What remains was largely altered which affects the ecology of Florida in more ways than we think. It affects countless species of animals, jeopardizing nature’s fragile balance. Among the Everglades abundant wildlife are the endangered Florida Panthers, leatherback turtles and the West Indian manatees.…
First off, Burmese pythons are not only every dangerous snakes, but they can eat a lot. A lot of them live in the Everglades. In Source 1, pythons are carnivores and survive primarily on…