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- Invasive pythons in the United States : ecology of an introduced predator / by Dorcas, Michael E.,1963-(CARDINAL)271885; Willson, John D.,1979-(CARDINAL)329273;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-146) and index.About pythons -- Natural history of Indian and Burmese pythons -- Scientific research on pythons -- Burmese pythons in the United States -- Control methods for Burmese pythons -- Pythons in the pet and skin trades -- Other species at risk of becoming established in the United States."Most people think of pythons as giant snakes in distant tropical jungles, but Burmese pythons, which can reach lengths of over twenty feet and weigh over two hundred pounds, are now thriving in southern Florida. These natives of Asia are commonly kept as pets and presumably escaped or were released in the Everglades. Pythons are now common in this region; widespread throughout hundreds of square miles, they are breeding and appear to be expanding their range. Pythons are voracious predators that feed on a variety of native wildlife including wading birds, bobcats, white-tailed deer, and even alligators. Their presence has drawn dramatic media attention and stoked fears among the public that pythons may threaten not just native species but humans as well. Despite this widespread concern, information on pythons has been limited to a few scientific publications and news coverage that varies widely in fact and accuracy. With Invasive Pythons in the United States, Michael E. Dorcas and John D. Willson provide the most reliable, up-to-date, and scientifically grounded information on invasive pythons. Filled with over two hundred color photographs and fifteen figures and maps, the book will help general readers and the scientific community better understand these fascinating animals and their troubling presence in the United States."--Provided by Publisher.- Subjects: Burmese python; Python (Genus); Introduced reptiles;
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- Pythons and boas : squeezing snakes / by Schlaepfer, Gloria G.(CARDINAL)366569; Samuelson, Mary Lou.(CARDINAL)366570;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 56-58) and index.Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of various species of constrictor snakes, their relationship with humans, and how to keep one as a pet.990LAccelerated Reader AR- Subjects: Pythons; Boa (Genus); Boa constrictor; Snakes;
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- Reptiles : a 4D book / by Jaycox, Jaclyn,1983-author.(CARDINAL)413908;
Age 4-8.Includes bibliographical references and index.The reptile discovery center -- Aldabra tortoise -- Bourret's box turtle -- Burmese rock python -- Cayman island blue iguana -- Cuban crocodile -- Emerald tree monitor -- Gaboon viper -- Gharial -- Giant leaf-tailed gecko -- Gila monster -- Komodo dragon -- Tokay gecko."Did you know that the gaboon viper snake weighs more than 45 pounds? Meet giant snakes, venomous lizards, and other reptiles from around the world in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian experts" -- Page 4 of cover.830LAccelerated Reader AR- Subjects: Reptiles; Snakes; Turtles; Iguana (Genus); Geckos; Gila monster; Komodo dragon;
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- This is not a weasel : a close look at nature's most confusing terms / by Mortenson, Philip B.(CARDINAL)674029;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-259).- Subjects: Biology;
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