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RebelOne

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36. Wouldn't bother me. I like snakes.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #10)

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 04:28 PM

Dec 2012

I had two pet boa constrictors loose in my house. I could never find them. They only came out when they were hungry.

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Florida's Python Challenge [View all] erpowers Dec 2012 OP

it's macabre, but idiots releasing those snakes into the wild are fucking up the ecosystem there... dionysus Dec 2012 #1

According the people at the Naples Zoo, that's urban folklore. Cary Dec 2012 #11

be that as it may, it's still an invasive species that shouldn't be there. dionysus Dec 2012 #14

I understand and appreciate that Cary Dec 2012 #17

How do you ethically eradicate an entire species? nt hack89 Dec 2012 #27

Good question. Cary Dec 2012 #29

Beyond killing them quickly hack89 Dec 2012 #30

This isn't eradicating a species. It's readicating members of a species that are misplaced into an flamin lib Dec 2012 #37

The snakes don't know that they were misplaced. n/t Cary Dec 2012 #38

I know, right? Laffy Kat Dec 2012 #53

That story was also on one of the reality shows that dealt with FL animal control officers. n/t woodsprite Dec 2012 #23

What does ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #2

I Was Thinking The Same Thing... Dread Pirate Roberts Dec 2012 #8

Is it wrong to hope Laxman Dec 2012 #12

LOL wryter2000 Dec 2012 #35

i'm okay with it barbtries Dec 2012 #3

It seems to me that this is an effort to exploit cheap labor... Earth_First Dec 2012 #4

Would you rather have an excise tax on bird feed and pet food to raise revenue HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #20

+1 wickerwoman Dec 2012 #43

Sad, but it's an invasive species montanto Dec 2012 #5

Sometimes animals need to be killed. And think of all the cool boots that will be made. slackmaster Dec 2012 #6

Not funny. I like snakes. I used to have boa constrictors as pets. n/t RebelOne Dec 2012 #34

I lived for two years in a house with two large Burmese pythons. They were cool to have around. slackmaster Dec 2012 #39

They're becoming a real problem Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #7

It is a species which doesn't belong in the ecosystem Yo_Mama Dec 2012 #9

Anyone who objects to dealing with this destructive invasive species MineralMan Dec 2012 #10

I am tired PD Turk Dec 2012 #22

DUzy!!! longship Dec 2012 #24

Thanks PD Turk Dec 2012 #31

Wouldn't bother me. I like snakes. RebelOne Dec 2012 #36

Florida needs to create a gene-altered mosquito that attack and kills pythons Brother Buzz Dec 2012 #13

This is past necessary! Rocky888 Dec 2012 #15

Taste like chicken...!! nt Bigmack Dec 2012 #16

Unfortunately, they are a little high in mercury. FarCenter Dec 2012 #19

Wow... are you ever right... Bigmack Dec 2012 #50

These snakes could devastate the Everglades DirkGently Dec 2012 #18

Rather than just killing them Retrograde Dec 2012 #21

I hope no British comedy stars get caught up in this... Archae Dec 2012 #25

I have zero problem with dealing w/an invasive species, War Horse Dec 2012 #26

This a pure time and manpower issue hack89 Dec 2012 #28

This makes me so sad wryter2000 Dec 2012 #32

I am all for this. This is an invasive species that is destroying the native wildlife. okwmember Dec 2012 #33

Better idea, drop the fee and pay a $100 bounty on every python brought in dead. MadHound Dec 2012 #40

Florida also has a problem with feral hogs. ... spin Dec 2012 #41

Invasive species. I'm for it. distantearlywarning Dec 2012 #42

I have such a phobia towards snakes, I have no problem with the idea. arthritisR_US Dec 2012 #44

The snakes don't belong in the Glades or Florida. I am ok with the bounties. nt bluestate10 Dec 2012 #45

Ok with me. They are gobbling up wildlife. I figured the Gov would call out the Natl Guard. nt raccoon Dec 2012 #46

Can they be trained to eat nutria? hedgehog Dec 2012 #47

LOL LeftInTX Dec 2012 #52

I think it has to be done Marrah_G Dec 2012 #48

Yes please quaker bill Dec 2012 #49

The damned things are loaded with mercury.... Bigmack Dec 2012 #51