Clearly, south Florida needs a bigger infestation of wild hogs. Sure a snake that big could eat a wild hog or two, but my money would be against it ever getting big enough to be anything but a snake flavored licorice stick if there were enough hogs around.
The invasive snake population stayed in check due to the hog population for decades.
Then they decided to plant Texas Cougars in South Florida and the explosion of the Cougar population went ballistic to the point wild hogs are becoming rare beasts.
Clearly, south Florida needs a bigger infestation of wild hogs. Sure a snake that big could eat a wild hog or two, but my money would be against it ever getting big enough to be anything but a snake flavored licorice stick if there were enough hogs around.
The invasive snake population stayed in check due to the hog population for decades.
Then they decided to plant Texas Cougars in South Florida and the explosion of the Cougar population went ballistic to the point wild hogs are becoming rare beasts.
The Python population has flourished as a result.
Yer a funny phuocer, where'd you dream all that up?
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
Hunting pigs south of I-75 around the Glades for the last 25 years. Watched the population of hogs go from plentiful to all but non-existent while the Cat population became so plentiful that you see them every time you go out and their tracks are everywhere.
Hunting pigs south of I-75 around the Glades for the last 25 years. Watched the population of hogs go from plentiful to all but non-existent while the Cat population became so plentiful that you see them every time you go out and their tracks are everywhere.
How much time do you put in down there Dan?
Ballpark 20 years, but it was back before your tour. Have no use for hogs other than for targets. Weβve always had cats in Floriduh nothing new there. The snakes are a serious problem, but not the only problem.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
I read that they found deer hooves in that big bastards stomach when they did the necropsy.
Florida needs a βshoot βem on sightβ law.
A 10 ga semi-automatic would be preferable.
"Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!"
Those pet snakes being released by their owners isn't new either.
The Native Florida Cougars numbers were down to less than a couple dozen before they brought in Texas Cougars to replace them in 95 so they had little to no effect on the environment.
The invasive hog population flourished for decades while the invasive snake population stayed in check.
The Texas Cats took hold in the early 2000s and started increasing in numbers. In 2006 Florida drafted up the aggressive 'Florida Panther Recovery Plan' and away things went.
The numbers of deer, hogs and most all small game in South Florida has dwindled to little of nothing since. Cats and cat sign can be seen most anywhere you step off the road South of Alligator Alley.
Coincidentally, directly or whatever makes one most comfy feeling the Python numbers exploded as the Hogs disappeared.
It's easy to see what's going on but ya gotta get out there, take a look around, we do.
You can thank U of Miami for the python problem along with Hurricane Andrew. I'm sure they eat hogs/deer/whatever. Think they would like liberals? Answer? Convince people they are good to eat, just like rattlebugs.
Ever see any kraits out in the swamps?
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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