The US Island Ruled by Alien Snakes and Spiders

[Homebody]

This is an interesting article about the ecological devastation caused by the introduction of the brown tree snake to the island of Guam: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/2...es-and-spiders.

[Bogertophis]

Fascinating read- thank you! It's the same sad story over & over again though- the release (accidental or on purpose) of non-native species that totally messes up the local ecosystem, potentially beyond repair. As with Guam, the harm can take a while before it's obvious, & once finally confirmed, then it might be too late. We need to think about this in the U.S. too- whether it's giant constrictors in Florida, or the ubiquitous house cats running loose in every neighborhood.

[Homebody]

True, but the brown tree snake's rule over the island of Guam will one day end. Nature has a way of balancing things out.

[Bogertophis]

True, but the brown tree snake's rule over the island of Guam will one day end. Nature has a way of balancing things out.

Not without a great deal of harm to other species meanwhile. And I wouldn't exactly give nature credit for poisoning the snakes with acetaminophen. Poisoning (of any species) is a cruel & nasty way for them to die.