Invasive pythons have nearly eradicated small mammals in the Florida Keys

Ten years ago, Mike Cove (NC Museum of Natural Sciences) discovered Burmese Pythons were behind the decline of the endemic Key Largo woodrat and other mammals in the Florida Keys. While these snakes are endangered in Southeast Asia, they are an invasive species in South Florida, and they are devastating the ecosystem. Cove ponders how easy it will be for Burmese pythons to travel to and take hold in North Carolina.

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[salspataro]

Great Stuff! Kudos to Dr Cove for explaining this in easy to understand language...

[Iden-ws]

This was a great short documentary. These majestic creatures don't belong in America, which makes it a shame to know we have to destroy them. I would hate to see them take hold in NC. There is so much more potential to destroy another beautiful ecosystem.

[av-ph]

You would like it here in Miami. Iguanas are overpopulating the city. The hotter the weather, the more you see, and many different species of smaller lizards.

[marystephens]

Dear scientists, please prevent them from moving into

[PeterTurr]

In East Germany, there were delicatessen shops during the time of the German Zone. They sold smoked snake meat. Today, the Chamber of Crafts has moved in. Peter

[charlestoddsullivanforpres]

People that brought these invasive animals here and especially those that release them should be put in prison for life.

[felisamcdonald]

Kids and adults are next in your neighborhoods.

[felisamcdonald]

Endangered there cause locals eat them!