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marcp
at Sat Mar 8 08:12:58 2008 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by marcp ]
Again, without valid scientific experimintal data fish and game scientists may consider that even if it is just from April to Sept, these large, captive raised and released pythons are able to survive long enough to impact native populations. I saw a picture on the net that showed a python that had tried to eat an alligator. I have also seen pics of people in Asia who were eaten by large pythons. Real or not you know how it works with hysteria.
If you want to PROVE that these large constrictors will not be able to survive southern climates and establish a range you need a controlled experiment. These are scientists you are dealing with and that is what they look for.
I am certain that when they convene to review the information presented they would be more influenced by a valid study than undocumented accounts. If one was being conducted I am also certain that they would be willing to wait for the results.
Remember, invasive species are a huge problem and the damage they have already caused is enough to warrant strong action against further damage from new species (even if the new species cannot reproduce, continued release of captive animals could still impact native species).
This is not the forum to discuss how a controlled experiment would be conducted. It can be done and should be done (lab conditions would suffice). Without it I predict that your group will be seeing more regulations. Of course, if you believe that our governmental agencies prefer to avoid red tape...
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RE: You don't need to do an experiment - marcp, Sat Mar 8 08:12:58 2008