Imagine having an animal that can weigh up to 200 pounds, grow up to 23 feet and isn’t even native to America and is still harming one of Florida’s ecosystem. This is what the Burmese Python (native to South Asia) is doing to the Everglade’s ecosystem. This animal is being bought by irresponsible pet owners and when they get to large they’re being released into the everglades which is harming that environment critically. The Burmese Python will devour anything in its way it does not have any predators. The Everglades is just like the snakes natural habitat South Asia with a warm climate it didn’t take a long time for the Burmese Python to get used to their new home.
How is the presence of Burmese pythons changing the Everglades? The Burmese python is a beautiful snake that can weigh up to 200 pounds and grow up to the length of 23 feet according to Piven 44. These snakes are native to Southeast Asia and ended up in the Everglades. These snakes mean no harm but due to irresponsible owners these snakes have adopted to the Everglades ecosystem.
The Burmese python are a beautiful reptilian creature, with camo pattern skin. They are originally from Southeastern Asia and have invaded the everglades in florida. You ask yourself how did a creature from Asia come all the way to florida? Well pet stores have been selling Burmese pythons and have made it out, and are harming the everglades. First of all the everglades are found in florida and are an area marshy tract of land that is mostly under water and covered with tall grass, Burmese pythons have made their way into the everglades.
This python has a lot of effects on this ecosystem. Burmese pythons are from Asia. These snakes in the United States were used as pets. These snakes are a invasive species. These snakes got into the wild because they escaped when storms crashed trucks and they escaped.
Competition is fierce in the Everglades. The playing field is filled with native species, hungry for a win. A beautiful door is opened, and majestic Burmese Pythons slither in. These Burmese Pythons take over with their huge appetites and sharp teeth. These eating machines don’t provide a benefit to the Everglades, instead, they harm the ecosystem.
The Pythons have really strong strength, they can strangle any animal with its body, along with sharp fangs that sink deeper into the prey if the prey tries to escape. According to “Burmese Pythons: Not the Ideal Pet” Many people
This means they're very big and capable of eating many things. After Hurricane Andrew huge amounts of Burmese Pythons escaped to the Everglades after the hurricane ruined an exotic pet dealers warehouse and freed tons of pythons. According to Source 4, it says, "Hurricane Andrew didn't help matters. An exotic pet dealers warehouse that housed nearly 900 Burmese Pythons was destroyed, and many of its' pythons escaped". Now there are tons of Burmese Pythons in the Florida Everglades and it has raised many problems.
The Burmese pythons are an invasive species that are wreaking havoc on the habitat of the everglades. As these reptiles have no natural predators in the area they are thriving and decimating the native small mammals
Changes in the local animals, changes in people, and changes in the ecosystem. When Burmese pythons are being released in the wild, this can cause pythons to kill animals such as alligators, deers, cats, dogs, birds, and rabbits. Also, when these vicious beast are being released, this affects the ecosystem because when pythons run out of food, these snakes would start eating the Everglades animals. Not only that but when humans see pythons slithering around, people think that the right thing to do is to host a challenge and offer money to those who are able to kill the most longest one.
From a historical perspective, each was alike in that they were attempting to catch the attention of consumers in a new, unique and unlikely way. One campaign got that attention with humorous and quirky wording on signs that string along the side of some of the most traveled highways in the Country. The other campaign did so with in your face, and borderline offensive humor via viral video. However, both were using the most captivating channels of their time. In my opinion, each tactic worked for each company.
The text piece entitled “Do You Really Want a Baby Tiger?” states “While it is true that even dogs and cats can injure their owners or other people, they do not have the same unpredictable potential for serious or even deadly attacks that many exotic pets do” (Lewis). This represents how danger can strike at any time especially with exotic animals. The text piece also states “Exotic pets can also spread disease” and “In addition, many exotic pets end up on the loose in the wild”. Therefore, exotic animals are highly dangerous and they can be very harmful to people. People should get exotic animals as pets if they know that they could bring harm to them or anyone that the animal could get
Exotic animals are not good to buy and have. If you buy that cute tiger, it will eventually grow up and not be so cute as it used to be and it will also be dangerous and strong. It’s also a wild animal and it’s very unpredictable, and there are many diseases you can catch from that tiger, and there are many dangers of having that tiger that you can’t forget.
They are wild predators and threatening to some. But we should also understand why some opt to adopt them despite understanding its dangers. By implementing a law, we can make sure owners are responsible for it and thus provide adequate care for their own pets. We can make sure neighbors feel comfortable and accept these “special” friends. Last but not the least, we can make sure the animal is safe and free from suffocating cages and insufficient food.
3. You may also sometimes hear your snake digging about in the substrate of their tank, but it is certainly fair to say that snakes are almost silent pets. (Transition : Snake is danger but it can be a good pet for everyone) Conclusion I. Snakes are beautiful and unique animals. II.
Exotic animals should not be treated as pets because they are not completely tamable, they belong to their natural habitat, and they may be transmitting zoonotic diseases to those around them. In contrast, some people believe that exotic animals should be kept as pets to save them from extinction.
