Describe The Pros And Cons Of Keeping The Pythons

These pythons are a threat to small snakes, farm animals, pets and small children. These

invaders came into Puerto Rico and Florida through trades and/or being sold as "exotic" pets.

It is also illegal to keep these snakes as a pet (without a permit) and owners can face a $1000

fine. Many websites such as Petfinder explain the pros and cons of keeping this snake as a pet

and how to take care of them if you choose to keep such a dangerous snake as the pet.

The Burmese python is one of the largest snake species which minimizes its chances of

being a prey. Also, they are known to eat mammals, birds and even a deer as a whole. The

Florida Everglades reported a severe decline in the mammal population with the proliferation of

the pythons. Non-native

reptiles are the biggest threat to the environment and to the native
species.
Some solutions to this problem would be using thermal energy remote sensors or dogs to
detect their pythons. They are hard to find on its own due to their ability to camouflage.
First-responders are trained in how to capture a Burmese python which by pulling the python
back by its tail. The best way to capture the snake is by tiring the snake out so that you have a
better chance of protecting yourself and capturing him. The largest captured python was 18
inches long. If people don't make efforts to manage and get rid of the Burmese pythons, small
native species will decline and places such as the Everglades will never be restored