A way to reduce the brown tree snake population is that the United States Government came up with a solution to get rid of these snake. They decided to tie a mouse filled with acetaminophen (known as a pain reliever or fever reducer). This medicine is 100% lethal to the brown tree snakes on Guam. The United States territory of Guam dropped 2,000 mice upon Guam to lessen the amount of these brown tree snakes. All of the mouses are filled with the acetaminophen 100% all the way but the snakes only need 80mg to get poisoned. The parachute are made in a way for it to stay on the branches of the trees in guam. If the acetaminophen drops onto the forest floor it would take 500 baits to kill a pig or dog and only 15 baits to kill a cat which means
Common Name: Burmese Python Scientific Name: Python Molurus Bivittatus I. Introduction One of the five largest species of snakes in the world is now finding a home in the Florida Everglades. The Burmese python has a dark colored eye-catching patterned skin and is known for its calm and relaxed temperament. Because of the attractiveness of their skin pattern and docile nature, it is one of the large snakes of choice among reptile owners. Unfortunately, these snakes can reach huge lengths and weigh upwards of 200lbs making them difficult to keep. As carnivores, Burmese pythons kept as pets need a diet of small rodents or rabbits.
The invasive species, the Burmese Python has done irreparable damage to the Everglades National Park in Florida. A steady decline in mammals has been observed since the introduction of Burmese pythons occurred. Burmese pythons were first introduced into the United States as part of the pet trade which then led to the escape or intentional release out into the wild. The first notation of these species arriving was in the year 2000. However, within just eleven years this invasive species had done such a large amount of damage to Florida’s Ecosystem that many species had gone almost completely extinct.
Redi was perhaps the first toxicologist; he performed countless experiments with the effects of the snakebite. He would, poison other animals with the venom taken from living, and dead snakes. He would sprinkle liquid or powdered venom on the wounds, or puncture the animal w...
In order to protect the local wildlife the population of the Burmese python needs to be controlled, bringing
its victims on its teeth by swimming toward them, while using its first vertebra as
Their no natural predator that can kill the snakes. “With no natural predators, these eating machines appear to be wiping out huge numbers of animals.” “The python is eating opossums, raccoons, and bobcats, as well as many bird species.”
Research of coyotes occurred in a 194-km2 area of Elk Island National Park (EINP), of Alberta, Canada. 51 coyotes were captured between 15 November-1 April over a period of 9,379 trap nights and 7,421 trap days. Researchers took care in assembling the snares so that any traces of human scent were masked. The traps were then set up along game trails avoiding any exposed or hazardous sites. Every 12-24 hours they were checked to reduce capture time, further reducing stress and injury. Once captured, the coyote was restrained and the immobilizing anesthetic, Telazol, was administered to keep them stationary. The animal was kept warm during the cleaning and stitching of injuries, recording of weight, fitting of eartags and radiocollars, blood collection and injection of antibiotics and an antiparasitic agent.
The American Black Bear is the smallest, yet most common species of Bear in North America. People have a propensity to think that Bears are very dangerous, especially to humans. In reality, Bears are harmless creatures, and have a very friendly demeanor.
Cane toads, an amphibian species that was introduced from Central and South America to Australia in 1935, was expected to protect farmers’ crop and by eating harmful insects. However, not only did they multiply rapidly, but they also threaten small native animals that are not pests. The writer believe building national fence, asking for volunteers, and producing a specific virus can control the population. Unfortunately, the lecturer does not agree with the paper and believe the result may be even more devastating.
The Burmese python is one of the largest snake species which minimizes its chances of
When dinosaurs ruled the Earth spiders weaved their lives beneath them. When the dinosaurs became extinct spiders adapted and are still living with us today. Their only real enemy and threat to their existence is Man.
The Komodo Dragon is a large species of lizard that is only found on a handful of islands in the Indonesian archipelago. Not known to the world until the First World War, the Komodo Dragon is actually a species of Monitor Lizard that has been evolving in island isolation for millions years, which has led to it becoming very large indeed. The Komodo Dragon is not only the largest lizard in the world, but it also one of the most aggressive and is so powerful that it is able to take prey many times it's own size. However, Komodo Dragons are also in severe danger in their natural environments as hunting and habitat loss, along with a shortage of prey, has led to population declines on the few islands where
It’s a cat, it’s a panda, its a raccoon., its the red panda! The red Panda is a cute furry animal with a feisty look in its eye. The Red Panda is related to the Giant Panda and looks and has similar characteristics to the street raccoon. The scientific name for the Red Panda in Ailurus fulgens. Red Pandas are endangered creatures with their habitats slowly disappearing. Red Pandas have similar characteristics to raccoons. Red Pandas don’t eat very much for their size.
Australian Reptiles take advantage of their environment. Their success is dependent on external heat source. Reptiles are ectothermic creatures, they require light and warmth for their daily survival. The external heat both enhances a reptile’s digestion and rejuvenates their energy enabling them to feed more often. (Life History Evolution In Reptiles). Reptiles in arid ecosystems have a greater temperature regulation whereas in cooler climates reptiles face a more difficult battle of survival. Adaptions to the dry land of Australia and their ability to tolerate such a habitat will be investigated.
have you ever wondered about venomous reptiles? Then you should read this. To know about reptile venom, you have to know how to cure it, what reptiles have venom, and what you can use venom for.