Should Humans Do Something About Invasive Species

The Invasion of the Pythons by Amaya Lewicki Imagine you are a measly creature living within the huge wetlands of the Florida Everglades. As you are going through your daily life and routines you suddenly see a big Burmese python upon you who looks as threatening as ever. A bunch of them surround you leading to the realization of what your fate will become. Burmese pythons are a huge threat to all animals who are inhabitants of the Florida Everglades.

Burmese pythons are negatively affecting Florida’s Everglades. These pythons are originally from Southeast Asia. Source four tells us that we should do a better job of educating people about their careless actions. Source four also tells us that keeping these malicious snakes as pets is injudicious. There are about tens of thousands of Burmese pythons estimated living in the Everglades. The main reason why these snakes are in the Everglades is because people thought that they could handle them as pets, but as soon as they kept them, they turned them loose into the Everglades. This information tells you why these pythons are a burden and a threat to these precious animals and the

Think or a telephone pole and then imagine a snake as big around as the middle of that pole. That’s a Burmese Python. The presence of Burmese Pythons is changing the Everglades but they are also changing animals, people, and the ecosystem. Clearly these pythons are not a good default to anyone or anything.

The Burmese python has become an invasive species in the Florida Everglades. The reason for this problem is the rapid growth rate of the species occurring all over the Everglades. The species have become pets and then thrown in canals. They also escape from zoos and move from other states because of the warm moist weather. The environment is an excellent breeding ground for the ever growing population of Burmese pythons in the Everglades.

Even though Burmese Pythons are invasive species and are an endangerment, they can also be a beneficial factor. The article, “Pythons Eating Through Everglades Mammals at ‘Astonishing’ Rate?” , states that, some animals may benefit from the python such as, raccoons. In paragraph 16, raccoons keep the reptiles egg’s down. So even though pythons are non-native and are a dangerous species, they can also be a benefit to the environment.

There are many different species of snakes in the U.S that are all important to the ecosystem, but there are some that don’t belong here and they are now considered invasive species. I believe that the Burmese python has had a massive impact to the Everglades National Park located in Florida.

Burmese Pythons is a non-native pest in the United States of America, which originated from South Asia. The species is becoming an established breeding population in South Florida and its environs. The python was illegally freed in the Everglades National park where the marshy grasses and water provide a conducive environment for its survival. Burmese python was recognized as a reproducing population around the year 2000. The python has been classified as an invasive species in Florida. The species has disrupted the ecosystem by preying on native species and out-competing them for food. The python is a successful invasive species because their large size makes it have fewer predators (alligators and humans) (Brown, 2006). Efforts have been put in place to manage the increase of the Burmese pythons due to the devastating effects it has caused in the ecosystem. Python removal and control is being done through dogs and human search. Dog search has recorded much greater success than human beings because humans cannot access some areas due to the thick vegetation.

The Burmese pythons are negatively changing the Everglades by growing exponentially. EcoEchoes, author of, “Burmese Python: The Ecosystem Challenge”, quoted this from the article, “The alarming growth of Burmese pythons in the Everglades is a big problem.” The Burmese pythons are growing in an alarming rate, so animals that are smaller are now going to all be endangered because the pythons are eating them because of their ginormous

My research on the python has lead me to the conclusion of the labeling of the Burmese python as an invasive species. This organism is a key stone species of Burma Asia. Though in the past few years some where located in everglades of Florida. We believe that some people brought a python back from a trip and thought it would be cool to have as an exotic pet, but then realized the dangers and released it into the wild The species rapidly grew and began to compete with other native species in the area to survive. One of the native species the python is competing with is Florida's known alligators.

In this essay I will be writing about why I think invasive species should and should not be pets. In this essay I will type four paragraphs the first being my intro. The second being why I think they should be allowed to be pets. The third being reasons to support my opinion. The fourth will be about my conclusion which is me just taking a little bit of information from each paragraph and put it into one. This hole essay will be about what I think about invasive species.

Humans have caused another extinction, one that could possibly take us down in the process, species are exponentially going extinct because of habitat loss, species exportation, and invasive species bullying native species. On the other hand, scientists are trying to safe guard native species, keep animals in captivity whether it be for the animals well-being or for research, and widespread invasion. In this essay I will be comparing and contrasting “What Everglades Pythons and Other Invasive Species are Trying to Tell Us,” by Julia Whitty and “The Sixth Extinction,” by Jeff Corwin.

The Burmese Python is one of many invasive species. These snakes are native the Southeast Asia. They were imported to the U.S. for pet trade. However, people who own these snakes sometimes don't realize they can grow up to 22ft and weigh up to 200 pounds. The size of these snakes prohibits them from being appropriate pets. As a result these animals are released into the wild. Not only does this affect the ecosystem, but it also affects the mammal and bird populations. In the

Burmese pythons are an invading species that are causing problems to the local animal population, the local ecosystems, and the people in the area of Florida’s Everglades. These snakes are one of the biggest snakes in the world and grow up to be twenty three feet long and weigh up to two hundred pounds. They are able to hunt in the dark due to the chemical receptors on their tongues and heat sensors all over their jaw. This is bad for humans, as we cannot see very well in the dark. This can cause the snake to see us, but us not be able to see them. Without natural predators, these animals are lean, mean killing machines that can destroy many populations of animals and stand as a threat to humans.

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