Ball pythons an Invasive species?!

[RobNJ]

In what sense? In that you don't agree with the assessment that they could become invasive, or that you are frustrated (as I am) with irresponsible pet ownership?

I am frustrated with irresponsible pet ownership as well, but I really see ball pythons establishing themselves here as a real long shot. Sure we have places with ideal environments for them...but ball pythons lack in 2 areas where most other successful invasive species do not.

1) They never become The Predator...they are a predator, but there will always be bigger, hungry things that will eat them...raccoons, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, etc...

2) They do not proliferate nearly to the extent of burms, boas, retics, rocks, and so many other species, reptile, fish, mammal, etc...

Taking those 2 things into account, I just don't see it.