Burmese Pythons In The Florida Everglades

Ecosystems are something we never think about. We let nature take over it’s way of life. What we don’t realize is that these systems could be corrupt by anything at any given time. This is, unfortunately, an issue in many places, but there is one place in particular. The Everglades, located in Florida.

Introduction Lizards. What comes to mind? Typically they live on land, in the desert scurrying across the sand. Lots of lizards are fast on land, but this one is fast on water. Not just being able to swim underwater, but being able to sprint directly on the water’s surface.

Imagine our population of deer in Georgia. That’s about how many Burmese Pythons there are in the Florida Everglades today, but multiplied twice. Burmese Pythons are still affecting the Florida Everglades today. From overpopulating to destroying the ecosystem. Burmese Pythons are wiping out excessive numbers of animals like opossums, birds, raccoons, and even bobcats.

One second they are stalking their prey, then they strike. The Burmese pythons are overpopulating they Everglades and eating everything. They have no natural predator other than humans. Humans are the reason that they are in the Everglades. Humans have even started events so that they can kill more Burmese pythons.

You might think that letting a Burmese python go because it’s best for them, then you’re wrong! Burmese pythons are capable of growing up to 23ft and can weigh up to 200 pounds. Yes! You’re reading this right. 200 pounds!

Super-sized snake caught in Everglades National Park A large python, perhaps the second largest ever recovered from Everglades National Park, was captured by python research who often works within the park. The python caught in July was taken on the Shark Valley tram road and once extended was 18 feet and 3 inches long; that is only four inches off the record setting 18 foot 7 inches snake that was discovered in 2013. Whether this is a Florida record is unknown because only snakes captured inside the park are tracked officially.

Argumentative I don't think that Burmese Pythons should not be allowed to be kept in homes or as pets. They are not safe and can cause harm. A toddler or an infant would not be able to protect itself if it attacked it. When they are hungry they will eat anything they can to satisfy itself.

Invasive species are a big problem to the United States ,because they can cause billions of dollars in damage. In this paper it will reveal some of the most known invasive species in the Florida everglades. The different Invasive species that will be discussed are the Giant African Snail, the Brazilian Pepper Tree, and the Cuban Treefrog. The first invasive species is the Giant African Snail. It originated from Africa and was first presented to Florida as being a pet.

Bull frogs are mostly seen across the North American continent. The live in freshwater habitats like ponds, swamps, and lakes. Bull frogs prefer warm climates then cold climates. Bull frogs are carnivorous animals, also the bull frog has a that is meat-based. The bull frog hunt mostly insects like larvae, eggs, spiders and ever small fish.

The following poems all teach readers the importance and significance of wildlife and the horrible treatment they too often receive from human beings. As everything becomes more modern, we can not help but stray farther away from nature. This increasingly insensitive attitude can have detrimental effects on the environment. Although the elements of poetry used in the following poems vary, Gail White’s “Dead Armadillos,” Walt McDonald’s “Coming Across It,” and Alden Nowlan’s “The Bull Moose,” all share one major conflict; our civilization 's problematic relationship to the wild.