Pythons Overtake Florida Keys
It was bound to happen. Those reptilian denizens of Okeechobee and the Everglades have now traveled southward and are inundating the Florida Keys adversely impacting the native animals and diminishing an already compromised habitat.The Miami Herald reports that the first breeding Burmese pythons have been encountered in the Florida Keys.
The southern keys are already reporting iguana infestations of epic proportions. Maybe they'll end up with fewer chickens in Key West running all over the place.
Current discussions include the fact that total removal of all the Burmese pythons will likely result in more swimming in to continue habitation.
Lion Fish in the Atlantic, iguanas in the keys, pythons in the keys and points north ... the desirability of visiting grows less and less for me personally.
Not a reptile fan. Not a potential dinner for some 20 foot snake. I'll remain where it gets too cold for their survival thank you very much.