Burmese Pythons in South Florida: Scientific Support for Invasive Species Management
Vol. 2008 No. 4, Historical Fact Sheets
Vol. 2008 No. 4

Burmese Pythons in South Florida: Scientific Support for Invasive Species Management: WEC242/UW286, 4/2008

Historical Fact Sheets
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw286-2008
Published 2008-05-19
Rebecca G. Harvey
University of Florida
Matthew L. Brien
University of Florida
Michael S. Cherkiss
University of Florida
Michael Dorcas
Davidson College
Mike Rochford
University of Florida
Ray W. Snow
Frank J. Mazzotti
University of Florida
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Harvey, Rebecca G., Matthew L. Brien, Michael S. Cherkiss, Michael Dorcas, Mike Rochford, Ray W. Snow, and Frank J. Mazzotti. 2008. “Burmese Pythons in South Florida: Scientific Support for Invasive Species Management: WEC242/UW286, 4/2008”. EDIS 2008 (4). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw286-2008.
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Abstract

WEC-242, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Rebecca G. Harvey, Matthew L. Brien, Michael S. Cherkiss, Michael Dorcas, Mike Rochford, Ray W. Snow, and Frank J. Mazzotti, describes the population of Burmese pythons in south Florida, python reproduction, size and appearance, and the work of the Python Science Support Team. Includes information about how Florida residents can help prevent the spread of invasive snakes, and references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, April 2008.

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