Legal measures such as Bill CS/SB 318 as passed by the State of Florida in June 2010 are initial attempts to mitigate the release of exotic species, such as the Burmese python and other reptiles. Due to the cost of controlling exotic species once introduced, preventing introduction of non-native species is of import. The Burmese pythons flexible diet makes it a competitor for the States endangered Indigo snake.Ĭurrently both Federal and State agencies are attempting to develop methods of containing and eradicating this and other invasive species.
They have been shown to eat a diversity of pretty to include rabbits, rats, squirrel, domestic cats, bobcats, a variety of bird species and the American alligator. after a dietary analysis was performed on a specimen. This pythons territorial expanse and adaptability to a variety of habitats, flexible dietary requirements and lifespan This species of python along is an excellent swimmer and has been shown to prey on the endangered. Conservationist and wildlife officials are concerned about this natural predator spreading to areas which are biologically vulnerable, the Florida Keys for example.Īs a predator the Burmese python is a threat to the preservation of native wildlife. This species is also known to be breeding in parts of Florida along with the common Boa Constrictor. It has been found that the climate of the Everglades enables the species to thrive. Non-native invasive species in Florida īurmese pythons are an invasive species in parts of Florida.
FLORIDA NATIVE CONSTRICTOR SNAKES LICENSE
Individuals in possession of any conditional species prior to Jare allowed to retain ownership of their animals provided they maintain a valid reptile of concern license for the remainder of its life. Prohibited Species possessed prior to the enactment of SB 318 Aquariums, zoological parks and public exhibitors may also acquire a permit. A research plan, security plan must be submitted to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in order to attain approval. The state of Florida does allow for possession of species otherwise prohibited by law for the purposes of research. Florida Fish and Wildlife has found breeding colonies of Burmese pythons, a large Asian constrictor routinely sold through the United States as a pet, in the Everglades National Park. These amendments were made to Florida law to address concerns regarding the introduction of reptile species which seem capable of not only adapting to the local environment, but in fact seem to thrive. So called "conditional" or "Prohibited" reptile violations are a level two violation with a mandatory minimum fine of $100, and a requirement that the animal must be surrendered to the FWC unless a permit to possess is applied for and approved. is the penalty section of the amended statute. prohibits the sale of any wild animal which is designated as a prohibited or conditional species, reptile of concern, or venomous reptiles in the State of Florida, regardless of the origin of the sale or location of the initial transaction.Īmended section 379.4015, F.S.
Īccording to the Amended section 379.3761, F.S. Prohibited animals include "Burmese or Indian python ( Python molurus), reticulated python ( Python reticulatus), Northern African python ( Python sebae), Southern African python ( Python natalensis), amethystine or scrub python ( Morelia amethistina), green anaconda ( Eunectes murinus), Nile monitor ( Varanus niloticus), and any other reptile designated as a conditional or prohibited species by the FWC. Additionally, the bill provided rules for a commission to add species of reptiles to the prohibited list.Īmendments to existing Florida law Īmendment to section 379.231 and 379.3762 changes the language throughout to bring continuity to the legal text.Īmended section 379.372 specifies a list of prohibited species which may not be possessed, imported into the state, sold, bartered, traded, or bred without the authorization of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ( FWC). Specifically this bill prohibits the ownership of a variety of commonly kept pythons and monitor species. Broadly, this bill seeks to regulate entities which own, import, sell and/or breed certain prohibited species of reptiles. Bill CS/SB 318 is an amendment passed by the State of Florida in June 2010 which amends several sections of Chapter 379 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.).
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