>>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.

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But this is a double standard! So one picture of an alligator getting eaten by Burmese python PROVES there is a problem??? We know for a fact that Burmese pythons eat pest animals like rats and feral cats, and also that alligators eat snakes (ie, ptyhons.) Why is that never mentioned? Why do we "herpers" have to adhere to scientific standards, especially when the burden of proof should be on the party(ies) making the claim that these pythons present a problem.

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>>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.



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>>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.

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>>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).

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This is a general statement that is not scientific proof. Where is the proof that released pythons is "a huge problem"? Please show me and the rest of the herp community some scientific data showing that any native species has been adversely affected by released burmese pythons?



Please back up your claims.

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