""“Early-detection, rapid-response is the best way to stop them,” says Higgins. “We are collecting about one snake every couple of months in the Keys, so we are confident right now that they aren’t breeding here and it’s working.” Higgins said elsewhere she knew of a water management district staff member who works outside the park on the mainland and averages one python capture per week.""



This is anecdotal. Here-say at best.

Part of a press release written by the Nature Conservancy to further their interests. Not news. Not scientific. Not documented.



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