BIOLOGY 312 Study Guide - Final Guide: User Friendly, South Florida Water Management District, Burmese Python
Document Summary
Giant constrictor infestation of florida: outreach and education. Many of the problems we face today are caused by a lack of understanding and misinformation. Unfortunately, even good intent can turn into something harmful when paired with ignorance. A current example of this is the growing population of giant constrictor snakes in the state of florida, which is caused by incompetent and overwhelmed pet owners illegally releasing them into the wild. This occurs so often that some of these constrictor species have established breeding populations in southern. The radiation of constrictors has created a slew of ecological issues that require citizens" tax dollars to resolve, as well as endangering native species, pets, and people. Many avenues of prevention, including public education, are being explored in hopes of stopping further constrictor infestation. The prevention of the radiation of constrictors, like the burmese python, has become the main focus of conservation efforts to preserve many native species of.
