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[Don]

I see this as no different than the pig hunts for wild hogs. Invasive species need to be removed. There is no clean and easy way to do that.

I worry about all invasive species (feral cats, dogs and hogs). Native wildlife is being wiped out by invasive non-native species. As I said, there is no easy way to do that. Catch, neuter and release does not work. You should have read the uproar around here when a local company tried to get a feral cat colony removed from their property. The extermination company's employee was arrested for cruelty to animals because he used CO2 to euthanize two cats in the back of his truck. There are whole organizations out there dedicated to caring for feral cats - an invasive species responsible for killing thousands and thousands of birds and reptiles each year. In fact, I bet some of the problem with native species being threatened in the Everglades is caused by feral cats, dogs and hogs. We shouldn't just target the burms, but all invasive species.

[Balls&burms_DEA]

Feral cats are legal to hunt in a lot of area. Essp my town.
Ducks too.

Cops shoot em once a month in population control for our lake.

And if you are so worried about the reptile community then you would know that this lacy act is over boiling water. Because they can get out of dade county.

Are you even tryin to protect the boas retic and the 3 remaining species of anaconda?? And this hunt will show no effect over the lacy. If anything it will prove that they can't inhibit any other area. Resulting in a possibility of it being overturned. Possibility. I follow it everyday. Iv done my part. Have you done yours?? Truth is ice is melting and I'm certain this ban won't hold.

As Americans we protect what's ours. Even if it was us to start it in the first place. Or ruin it.
Facts are. Burms are apart of the wild ecosystem of North America now. Along with everyother species in south Florida. Florida period. Well never get rid of em. Just control em.

Worry about our NATIVE wildlife getting slaughtered everyday. Not non native.

[AmandaJ]

And I see that my previous link didn't work, but this one should.


http://urbanjunglesradio.webs.com/ap...sWl6M.facebook

Excellent article -- thanks much for posting it. And agreed.

[strikerball21]

Illegal immigrants of all race color and religion are just as evasive and more devistating dhould we start killing them too

[Raptor]

Illegal immigrants of all race color and religion are just as evasive and more devistating dhould we start killing them too

I've never been able to take anyone seriously who uses an argument like this.

I still can't.

[Don]

Illegal immigrants of all race color and religion are just as evasive and more devistating dhould we start killing them too

Comparing people to invasive wildlife species is a pretty big stretch. Also, it is a misdirection and an invalid argument in this discussion. If you are trying to make a political point, I suggest you take it to the quarantine forum.

In addition, it is invasive not evasive. It is devastating not devistating.

[strikerball21]

Ok point taken let go to other invasive species thar are arguably morr devastating
snakehead.. also in florida
Lionfish
The common domesticated cat has contributed to decline of over 70 bird species
Cane toad
Asian carp
but weather we want to admit it or not the most invasive species on the planet is mankind

[mainbutter]

you guys heard about that? 1500 dollar reward to who can kill the most pythongs 1000$ bonus to who kills the biggest. this is sickening

Why?

Kill all the ones in the wild. Remove the ban.

I have plenty of concerns regarding the hunt, but none have anything to do with the goal of removing them from the wild. Plus, a burm hunt is probably very darn difficult and a great opportunity to stretch your hunting skills. Snake meat isn't too bad either.

[mainbutter]

Ok point taken let go to other invasive species thar are arguably morr devastating
snakehead.. also in florida
Lionfish
The common domesticated cat has contributed to decline of over 70 bird species
Cane toad
Asian carp
but weather we want to admit it or not the most invasive species on the planet is mankind

Lionfish and snakehead don't have anything on:

Kudzu

Eurasian :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r:oil

Zebra mussels

[strikerball21]

Lionfish and snakehead don't have anything on:

Kudzu

Eurasian :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r:oil

Zebra mussels

100% agreed i was just going with animals though

as for killing wild ones. even if 100% of wild pythons were killed it wouldn't lift the ban