Giant Snakes Are Here Now, Doing Ecological Damage
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Giant Snakes Are Here Now, Doing Ecological Damage
Listen as Bob Reed discusses the ecological damage caused by giant snakes. Reed says scientists are currently most concerned about South Florida ecosystems, such as the Everglades, where Burmese Pythons now threaten vulnerable native species. Because these snakes can tolerate different conditions, he says they could eventually spread through the southern U.S.