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Most people think of pythons as giant snakes in distant tropical
jungles, but Burmese pythons, which can reach lengths of over
twenty feet and weigh over two hundred pounds, are now thriving in
southern Florida. These natives of Asia are commonly kept as pets
and presumably escaped or were released in the Everglades. Pythons
are now common in this region; widespread throughout hundreds of
square miles, they are breeding and appear to be expanding their
range. Pythons are voracious predators that feed on a variety of
native wildlife including wading birds, bobcats, white-tailed deer,
and even alligators. Their presence has drawn dramatic media
attention and stoked fears among the public that pythons may
threaten not just native species but humans as well. Despite this
widespread concern, information on pythons has been limited to a
few scientific publications and news coverage that varies widely in
fact and accuracy. With Invasive Pythons in the United States,
Michael E. Dorcas and John D. Willson provide the most reliable,
up-to-date, and scientifically grounded information on invasive
pythons. Filled with over two hundred color photographs and fifteen
figures and maps, the book will help general readers and the
scientific community better understand these fascinating animals
and their troubling presence in the United States.
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