are some of the biggest snakes in the world and also one of the biggest problems in Florida's wetlands. So state officials have asked hunters to lend a hand.
The pythons are originally from Asia. Brought to the US as pets or zoo animals, some were released or broke free into the wild and found Florida's warm weather to be perfect for a new settlement. It is estimated that tens of thousands now live in the everglades and the state's marshy wetlands.
These supersize snakes are invasive species. "The problem is with animals," says Carli Segelson, spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. " The pythons eat native birds, reptiles, and small mammals, many of which are threatened species. " Since the python moved in,
several native species,
such as bobcats and rabbits,
have
largely disappeared from Florida's wetlands:' So the Florida government has invited hunters to
assist in solving this severe environmental problem.
People will be allowed to hunt pythons
around their breeding grounds for one month, starting on January 12.
Officials are even offering cash prizes to whoever kills the most pythons and to whoever
kills the longest Burmese pythons. They are hoping the contest will significantly reduce the
population of this dangerous invader.
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