I would have to disagree with you that bounties don't work. The reality in most instances is that there isn't any solution to total eradication although bounties have come close in many cases. Certainly the bounty programs implimented in the 1800's and early 1900's have had a significant impact on population control. Just look at wolves along with other predator controls used during that time period. I'd also like to add that today we have much more effective equipment to accomplish those goals than they had at the turn of the century. I think even recreational hunting has been a useful tool used by all the State Wildlife Agencies to control wildlife populations.
I would also have to ask where you got the information for your comment that 1300 pythons have been removed so far? I would look at that number and the person or organization making that claim with a very discerning eye!! Then again, I am very busy trying to pay the bills so I may have my head in the sand.
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