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Tuesday, 04 May 2010 08:24

Python Patrol

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There’s a bill awaiting Governor Charlie Crist’s signature that would make owning or importing Burmese pythons – and several other species of non-native snakes and reptiles – illegal in Florida.  He is expected to sign it.  It comes in response to what biologists agree is a serious threat to South Florida’s ecosystem.  WGCU’s Mike Kiniry recently attended a training session for what’s called Python Patrol.  It’s an effort to stem the spread of these prolific breeders that have no natural enemies…with help from the public.




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