Burmese pythons in Florida: A synthesis of biology, impacts, and management tools
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Abstract
Burmese pythons (Python molurus bivittatus) are native to southeastern Asia, however, there is an established invasive population inhabiting much of southern Florida throughout the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. Pythons have severely impacted native species and ecosystems in Florida and represent one of the most intractable invasive-species management issues across the globe. The difficulty stems from a unique combination of inaccessible habitat and the cryptic and resilient nature of pythons that thrive in the subtropical environment of southern Florida, rendering them extremely challenging to detect. Here we provide a comprehensive review and synthesis of the science relevant to managing invasive Burmese pythons. We describe existing control tools and review challenges to productive research, identifying key knowledge gaps that would improve future research and decision making for python control.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Burmese pythons in Florida: A synthesis of biology, impacts, and management tools |
| Series title | NeoBiota |
| DOI | 10.3897/neobiota.80.90439 |
| Volume | 80 |
| Year Published | 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Pensoft |
| Contributing office(s) | Fort Collins Science Center, Pacific Islands Ecosys Research Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |
| Description | 119 p.; Data Release |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 119 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Other Geospatial | Everglades |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |