Skip Snow is performing the study within the park boundaries. For those who venture into the park for photographs or general recreation a Python Observation Data Sheet is available. It requests the following information when a python (or any other exotic I am sure) is observed:
What did you see?
When did you see it?
Where did you see it?
How big was it?
What was it doing?
How did it look?
Did you take any pictures?
What is your name and how can I get in touch with you?
Skip's contact information is Skip Snow, Wildlife Biologist, Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034

Observation Hotline (305)242-7827 or (305)815-2080

Unless we get a good freeze, the likelihood of many exotic species surviving in the 'glades (or out of them for that matter)is quite good. I recovered a 14" P. regius on Sunday from a backyard. Appeared in good health, if a bit thin, no external parasites. Have not had the opportunity to examine for internal parasites.

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