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A recent incident in Everglades National Park highlighted the dangers of nonnative species, as a 6-foot alligator was found dead after a failed attempt by a 13-foot python to swallow it, resulting in the snake's explosion. This event underscores the issue of pet owners releasing exotic snakes into the wild, often due to fear or inability to care for them. The discussion raises concerns about the responsibilities of exotic pet sellers in educating buyers about the potential growth and risks associated with these animals. Participants express frustration over irresponsible pet ownership and the negative impact of introducing nonnative species into local ecosystems.
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MIAMI, Fla. — Alligators have clashed with nonnative pythons before in Everglades National Park. But when a 6-foot gator tangled with a 13-foot python recently, the result wasn't pretty.

The snake apparently tried to swallow the gator whole — and then exploded. Scientists stumbled upon the gory remains last week [continued]
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,171358,00.html
 
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Ewwww, I could have done without that before going to bed. :frown:
 
Evo said:
Ewwww, I could have done without that before going to bed. :frown:

You're such as girl. :rolleyes:

:biggrin:
 
AWESOME! One less snake in this world!
 
Hence, everything in moderation; o:)
 
There are pythons in the Everglades?! Oh, I see. People who don't want the snakes as pets anymore just drop them off wherever. Aren't there laws against that?
 
honestrosewater said:
There are pythons in the Everglades?! Oh, I see. People who don't want the snakes as pets anymore just drop them off wherever. Aren't there laws against that?
I think we ought to feed the owners to the snakes. :devil:
 
Evo said:
I think we ought to feed the owners to the snakes. :devil:
Heh. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. :devil:
The article says that some people let the snakes go because they become afraid of them (Yes, I would be afraid of a 13-foot python too - that's why I DON'T OWN ANY! :rolleyes:). So - yeah - here's the thinking: I bought this snake and now I'm afraid that it will hurt me. So I will just dump it off somewhere where it can hurt other people. Oy.
I wonder if the people who sell exotic animals take any pains to educate their customers. "This is just a baby. If you feed it, it will grow. Introducing non-native plants and animals into an ecosystem can have serious, negative consequences..." Are there any responsible exotic/dangerous-pet owners here? What did you have to do to get the pet? Did the seller tell you anything?