Florida Kingsnake (Lampropeltis floridana) consumes a juvenile Burmese Python (Python molurus bivitattus) in southern Florida
Reptiles & Amphibians
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Abstract
The Burmese python (Python molurus bivittatus) is an invasive constrictor established across southern Florida. These snakes are dietary generalists with large home ranges and broad habitat requirements and their introduction has had severe impacts on native species and ecosystems in the region. We describe the first observation of a Florida kingsnake (Lampropeltis floridana) that consumed a hatchling Burmese python.
Suggested Citation
Crawford, P.F., Torres, J.A., Guzy, J.C., Currylow, A.F., McBride, L.M., Anderson, G.E., McCollister, M.F., Romagosa, C.M., Yackel Adams, A.A., and Hart, K., 2023, Florida Kingsnake (Lampropeltis floridana) consumes a juvenile Burmese Python (Python molurus bivitattus) in southern Florida: Reptiles & Amphibians, v. 30, no. 1, e19971, 3 p., https://doi.org/10.17161/randa.v30i1.19971.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Florida Kingsnake (Lampropeltis floridana) consumes a juvenile Burmese Python (Python molurus bivitattus) in southern Florida |
| Series title | Reptiles & Amphibians |
| DOI | 10.17161/randa.v30i1.19971 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication Date | October 18, 2023 |
| Year Published | 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | International Reptile Conservation Foundation |
| Contributing office(s) | Fort Collins Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |
| Description | e19971, 3 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |