Basic Info
How fast do Burmese Pythons move in mph.
What is a major reason Burmese Pythons disrupt the Everglades food chain?
They are apex predators with no natural predators in the Everglades.
What is one way Burmese Pythons camouflage themselves in the Everglades?
Their patterned skin blends with the vegetation.
What is the primary area in Florida where Burmese Pythons are found.
The Everglades.
Name one expert that is helping eradicate Burmese Pythons from the Everglades.
(: Ron Bergeron, Donna Kalil....
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Where is the Burmese Python originally from?
Southeast Asia
What is common prey for Burmese Pythons in the Everglades?
Birds, mammals, and reptiles.
How do Burmese Pythons survive periods of limited without food.
They slow there metabolism.
What is a method used to track the spread of Burmese Pythons?
Radio telemetry, capture data, or aerial surveys.
Who is Donna Kalil?
The Everglades Avenger Team is led by Donna Kalil. More than 700 pythons have been removed from South Florida ecosystems since she caught her first burmese python one Christmas night.
What is the average lifespan of a Burmese Python in the wild?
15-20 years
How does the python's large size contribute to its invasiveness?
It allows them to consume a wide range of food and survive for long periods without food.
What is an adaptation that helps Burmese Pythons survive in the partially aquatic environment of the Everglades?
They can swim and hold their breath for long periods.
What is an important economic impact of Burmese Pythons in the Everglades?
Damage to tourism and outdoor activities.
Whis is Ron Bergeron?
Bergeron has always stayed to the Glades culture and is a member of the Florida Wildlife Commission. He loves to conserve and protect is most favorite place which is the Everglades.
Ron Bergeron has professional experience as a Entrepreneur, Gladesmen, Philanthropist and is currently helping restore the Florida Everglades
What is the average length of a burmese python.
10-12 feet
What is the impact of the Burmese Python on the populations of native mammals in the Everglades?
Severe decline or near elimination of a lot of native mammal populations.
What is the term used for the ability of the Burmese Python that allows them to have a diverse diet?
Generalist Predator.
What is the estimated current population of Burmese Pythons in the Everglades?
at least 30,000 to more than 300,000.
Donna and Ron's efforts to remove pythons are part of a strategy known as what? What is the main goal of this strategy?
Invasive species management. To reduce the harm caused by the burmese pythons to the environment, and economy.
When were Burmese Pythons discovered in Florida.
1979
What makes the Burmese Python a threat to humans in the Everglades?
While attacks are rare, their large size makes them potentially dangerous, and they disrupt the ecosystem that humans depend on.
How does the Burmese Python's ability to lay large clutches of eggs contribute to its invasiveness.
It allows for rapid population growth.
What species in the Everglades has become endangered due to the rapid growth of the burmese pythons.
Marsh Rabbit, Raccoons, Opossums, Bobcats, and the Wood Stork.
What skill or experience does each hunter bring to python hunting (one for Donna, one for Ron)?
Donna has a a lot of knowledge of the Everglades' ecosystem and animals while Ron has years of experience hunting animals.