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I feel so ashamed for not having been aware of the problem earlier, although since I learned of the situation (I live in PA and actually rarely think about the Everglades) a few weeks ago have written to several government contacts responsible for such oversight asking why they were not taking action years ago, and what they are doing now. This is shameful, and a national disgrace.
Anyone have a close connection to the Everglades, or involved with working on this problem to give any insight into what the future prospects look like? Many animals have already been killed by a non-native, and that is tragic, but is there hope that pythons can be reduced significantly enough to allow native populations to bounce back, or be repopulated?
Sorry. I'm not clear on what you think is shameful and a national disgrace?
The government not acting on it years ago?
Personally, I think what is shameful and a national disgrace are the clueless ying-yangs who were personally irresponsible and dumped their snakes into an eco system that was never meant to support them.
Yes this was brought up by the MSN a few years ago. I echo the thoughts of another poster, why is this a government problem, a national disgrace and what's to be ashamed over?
This problem could easily be taken care of, have the fashion industry make Python and Anaconda skins "the" thing to wear on people's feet, to have one's luggage made out of, handbags and such. Problem will disappear in a year.
People like the OP could fund contests, the person who kills the most snakes gets a new vehicle of their choice.
Animal rights groups could mount foray's into the Everglades to catch and deport these snakes back to their home environments where they have natural enemies.
One way or another sooner or later species will make they way into new habitats and either the local species adapt to the new threat of they die.
Sorry. I'm not clear on what you think is shameful and a national disgrace?
The government not acting on it years ago?
Personally, I think what is shameful and a national disgrace are the clueless ying-yangs who were personally irresponsible and dumped their snakes into an eco system that was never meant to support them.
This is pretty damn shameful...
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House Republicans Say Interior Secretary's Proposed Snake Ban Bad for Business
Republicans on the House Natural Resources Committee seem never to be at a loss for words when it comes to Democratic initiatives. This week the GOP members are shaking their heads over Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's efforts to get a grip on invasive snakes invading national parks in Florida.
What could the reason be for these representatives of the right to react this way? Do the rely on oil from these snakes to sell to their base or do they have empathy for reptiles because they are closely related? Either way, when has a Republican after Teddy Roosevelt ever shown any respect for the environment????
I don't see this as a major issue. We are human beings. We are capable of wiping out any species that we choose. If people in Asia can accidentally wipe a species from the face of the earth then I know Americans will not have any trouble eliminating an invasive species. If my state government tells me that we have a problem with an invasive species and they need my help to take care of the problem then I'm ready to help.
I don't see this as a major issue. We are human beings. We are capable of wiping out any species that we choose.
Really? I suggest we wipe out cockroaches then.
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