Recently it was discovered Burmese python pet owners were releasing their unwanted reptiles into the Florida Everglades, which a
re highly protected and are an important habitat for endangered species. Unfortunately, it took years for biologists to realize the devastating effects
the large snakes would have on this ecosystem.
Which of the following is a valid concern biologists should have regarding the invasion of the python into the everglades, and
how should biologists work to fix the issue?
A Concern: Pythons consume alligator eggs.
Solution: Blologists should build protective barriers around alligator nests.
B. Concern: Pythons consume fish and interfere with commercial fishing,
Solution: Blologists should restock the everglades with more fish.
c. Concern: Alligators consume pythons.
Solution: Biologists should work to capture alligators to help build python populations.
D. Concern: Panthers consume python eggs.
Solution: Biologists should work to capture panthers to help build python populations.
As the pythons are an invasive species, they would have no natural predator, That eliminates C & D. They don’t eat fish so B is out. Pythons could eat alligator eggs and besides the bounty placed on the pythons, the only thing biologist should do is protect the alligator eggs.
