Snakeheads In Florida

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snakeheads are really hurting the ecosystems of florida because they have no natural predators. The snakehead was introduced into the florida state. The snakehead was released by owners could not have them in captivity. The snakehead fish is carnivorous snake that attacks anything even if it's for fun. the snakehead has 29 different variations and all are aggressive . snakeheads are more aggressive when they have offspring .

Snakehead has changed the ecosystem of florida. You can find the fish in lakes rivers and any irrigation canal. The snakehead has reduced the population of game fish. Any fisherman who takes one out of the water has to kill it. It is originally from india and has variations of the snakehead. The fish has no natural predator

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