Burmese Pythons Affecting The Everglades

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What would you do if you saw a 25 foot snake as wide as a telephone pole coming towards you? Burmese pythons are affecting the Everglades by causing changes for animals, people and the ecosystem in the Everglades. These viscious animals will annihilate anything in their path. First of all, Burmese pythons are killing almost anything in their path. According to page 44 paragraph 2 it states, “Burmese pythons are carnivores and survive primarily on small birds and mammals.” Also, page 44 paragraph 2 it states, “the pythons unique hinged jaws allow it to swallow an object five times as wide as its own head.” These giant pythons can demolish almost anything. The bigger the snake the bigger the meal. Secondly, people are having trouble finding

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