"The FWC does not pay bounties for pythons. Authorized hunters may sell the hide and meat--although the agency notes that Burmese pythons from Everglades National Park have been found to have very high levels of mercury and may not be recommended for human consumption."
yeah, the man made and controlled everglades is real pristine.
02-01-2010, 10:33 PM
Derrick13
Re: python wars!
I sense more propaganda coming ....
02-01-2010, 11:17 PM
MitsuMike
Re: python wars!
Do burmese pythons really lay 100 eggs in captivity? Or is that a load of BS?
02-02-2010, 12:01 AM
Foschi Exotic Serpents
Re: python wars!
I dont think there is any reptile that can lay 100 eggs.. Maybe some kind of frog? Insects for sure. But not reptiles.
02-02-2010, 12:02 AM
MitsuMike
Re: python wars!
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Originally Posted by Foschi Exotic Serpents
I dont think there is any reptile that can lay 100 eggs.. Maybe some kind of frog? Insects for sure. But not reptiles.
That is what I thought, even National Geo doesn't have their facts straight. So sad
02-02-2010, 12:26 AM
mainbutter
Re: python wars!
I've heard members here who breed burms claim to have 100, even 120 egg clutches from very large burms.
02-02-2010, 12:56 AM
unspecified42
Re: python wars!
Rabbits destroyed Australia. Mussels caused serious damage to the Great Lakes. Non-native species are a threat regardless of whether it's a giant python or a fuzzy bunny. Seems like a good idea to me to capture and kill.
02-02-2010, 01:50 AM
771subliminal
Re: python wars!
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Originally Posted by unspecified42
Rabbits destroyed Australia. Mussels caused serious damage to the Great Lakes. Non-native species are a threat regardless of whether it's a giant python or a fuzzy bunny. Seems like a good idea to me to capture and kill.
when it comes to the zebra mussels in the great lakes its pretty much who you ask, cuz they have cleaned up the lakes clairity vastly plants and most animals are doing better since they have been intoduced and alot of native species are eatting them up like candy. they have hurt a couple of native animals. kind of a catch 22 with them they seem to piss people off with blocking of water pipes and clinging to boats more than anything.
02-02-2010, 11:11 AM
MPenn
Re: python wars!
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Originally Posted by MitsuMike
Do burmese pythons really lay 100 eggs in captivity? Or is that a load of BS?
Yes they can. It is rare, but it does happen. Mike Wilbanks had an albino lay 102 eggs. That is the largest that I have verifiably herd of.
02-02-2010, 12:24 PM
gmcclurelssu
Re: python wars!
I think that was one of the better written articles I have read on the topic, nothing too inflammatory and nothing that cast the pythons in a truly demonic light like some things i have read.
02-04-2010, 09:06 AM
MasonC2K
Re: python wars!
Large reptiles have a tendency to have bigger clutches. So a large snake could do 100 eggs. Sea turtles typically lay around 100 eggs.
02-04-2010, 10:07 PM
Dragoon
Re: python wars!
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Originally Posted by 771subliminal
when it comes to the zebra mussels in the great lakes its pretty much who you ask, cuz they have cleaned up the lakes clairity vastly plants and most animals are doing better since they have been intoduced and alot of native species are eatting them up like candy. they have hurt a couple of native animals. kind of a catch 22 with them they seem to piss people off with blocking of water pipes and clinging to boats more than anything.
They are a double edged sword but mostly a negative impact
02-05-2010, 12:15 AM
The Rev
Re: python wars!
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Originally Posted by Derrick13
I sense more propaganda coming ....
I feel the same...
02-05-2010, 06:32 AM
Foschi Exotic Serpents
Re: python wars!
Quote:
Originally Posted by MPenn
Yes they can. It is rare, but it does happen. Mike Wilbanks had an albino lay 102 eggs. That is the largest that I have verifiably herd of.
Wow, well now I know.. That just seemed a little far fetched. Thats amazing. No wonder they were the big money makers in the 90's. I cant even fathom that big of a clutch.
02-05-2010, 09:17 AM
kitedemon
Re: python wars!
Greg Graziani, doesn't he breed ball pythons? Graziani Reptiles??? they are in Venus Fl I think?
02-05-2010, 11:34 AM
AaronP
Re: python wars!
Non-Poisonous!?
Credibility immediately GONE.
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Originally Posted by kitedemon
Greg Graziani, doesn't he breed ball pythons? Graziani Reptiles??? they are in Venus Fl I think?