Burmese Pythons in the Everglades

[daniel411]

"We would like to see some type of control over what people are allowed to buy as private pets," said Richard Farinato, director of the Humane Society's captive wildlife program. "We don't think there's any reason to be breeding or dealing in constrictors that can grow big enough to eat your neighbor's kid."

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...,5372036.story

 

[tony detroit]

I can't believe they're surviving.....strange.

 

[reef_magic]

i feel bad for the snake that got bitten in the face

 

[meow]

Originally posted by tony detroit
I can't believe they're surviving.....strange.
Why not? I think it'd be a perfect environment for a big snake. Plenty of food, tropical environment. No reason they shouldn't survive.
Hey, how about we throw some anacondas in there while we're at it... you know, give it that deep brazilian jungly feel.

 

[beth]

I agree that Burmese should not be allowed except by licensed herpotologists. Too many of these snakes just can not be adequately cared for by your average snake enthusiast. And it lives for 30+ yrs. Most are abondoned.

 

[birdy]

I totally agree also, I think any type of dangerous exotic animal should require liscensing.