10 December 2008 Python Workshop10 December 2008 Python Workshop
Ray W. “Skip” Snow,Michael S. Cherkiss, Matthew L. Brien,
Frank J. Mazzotti, Alexander Wolf, Brian Greeves, Michael R. Rochford,, Kenneth G. Rice, Michael E. Dorcas,
Laurie Wilkins, Gordon H. Rodda, Robert N. Reed, and Carla J. Dove
Ray W. “Skip” SnowRay W. “Skip” Snow,,Michael S. Michael S. CherkissCherkiss, Matthew L. Brien, , Matthew L. Brien,
Frank J. Frank J. MazzottiMazzotti, Alexander Wolf, Brian , Alexander Wolf, Brian GreevesGreeves, , Michael R. Michael R. RochfordRochford,, Kenneth G. Rice, Michael E. ,, Kenneth G. Rice, Michael E. DorcasDorcas, ,
Laurie Wilkins, Gordon H. Laurie Wilkins, Gordon H. RoddaRodda, Robert N. Reed, and Carla J. Dove, Robert N. Reed, and Carla J. Dove
Pythons Removed *Pythons Removed *
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Frog Pond 1500 acres
2005 - 222006 - 442007 - 552008 - 44
Frog Pond 1500 acresFrog Pond 1500 acres
2005 2005 -- 22222006 2006 -- 44442007 2007 -- 55552008 2008 -- 4444
58 fertile eggs58 fertile eggs58 fertile eggs
embryoembryoembryo
Hispid Cotton Rat Old World RatsRound-tailed MuskratRabbits
RaccoonKey Largo WoodratOpossumTree SquirrelWhit-tailed DeerBobcatCotton MouseDomestic CatMarsh Rice RatFox SquirrelOtter
Hispid Cotton Rat Old World RatsRound-tailed MuskratRabbits
RaccoonKey Largo WoodratOpossumTree SquirrelWhit-tailed DeerBobcatCotton MouseDomestic CatMarsh Rice RatFox SquirrelOtter
Mammal prey items found inside pythonsMammal prey items found inside pythons
Limpkin Pied-billed GrebeKing RailWhite IbisAmerican CootClapper RailUnidentified Rails
Limpkin Pied-billed GrebeKing RailWhite IbisAmerican CootClapper RailUnidentified Rails
Bird prey items found inside pythons
Bird prey items found inside pythons
AnhingaPurple GallinuleGreat Blue HeronRed-winged BlackbirdVirginia RailGreat EgretMagnificent FrigatebirdHouse WrenLittle Blue HeronSnowy EgretBlue-winged TealCommon MoorehenWood StorkWhimbrelSoraEastern MeadowlarkDomestic Rooster
AnhingaPurple GallinuleGreat Blue HeronRed-winged BlackbirdVirginia RailGreat EgretMagnificent FrigatebirdHouse WrenLittle Blue HeronSnowy EgretBlue-winged TealCommon MoorehenWood StorkWhimbrelSoraEastern MeadowlarkDomestic Rooster
On several occasions radio tagged pythons released within Everglades National Park have led us to aggregations of untagged pythons; which were captured and removed.
On several occasions radio tagged pythons released within Everglades National Park have led us to aggregations of untagged pythons; which were captured and removed.
Radio TelemetryRadio TelemetryRadio Telemetry
Non-Translocated Pythons
Summary of movements made by telemetered pythons between Oct 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008.
269291394,8874041824722819,09910314134947110,67616230542389614,6711732514413010619,8431952815322111022,796203271739917326,190329501229708826,7453204113
Max (m/d)
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Total distance
(m)Days tracked# obsPython #
41%
37%
18%
4%
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Habitat Use by Telemetered Pythons Oct 1, 2007- Sept 30, 2008
Monitoring python body temperaturescan help us understand activity patterns
and habitat use to develop more effective control methods
Monitoring python body temperaturescan help us understand activity patterns
and habitat use to develop more effective control methods
Trap PrototypesTrap Prototypes
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AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgmentsAcknowledgmentsSouth Florida Water Management District
Bob HillUS Fish and Wildlife Service
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionSmithsonian Feather Identification Lab
Carla DoveUS Geological Survey
Ken Rice, Ronnie Best, Gordon Rodda, Robert ReedFlorida Museum of Natural History
Laurie Wilkins, Kenneth Krysko, James NifongUniversity of Florida
Frank Mazzotti, Mike Cherkiss, Brian Jeffery, Matt Brien, Mark Peyton, Jennifer Eells Alex Wolf, Brian Greeves
Davidson CollegeMichael Dorcas
Miami-Dade County Anti-Venom UnitVisitors to Everglades National Park
Park Staff
South Florida Water Management DistrictSouth Florida Water Management DistrictBob HillBob Hill
US Fish and Wildlife ServiceUS Fish and Wildlife ServiceFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Smithsonian Feather Identification LabSmithsonian Feather Identification LabCarla DoveCarla Dove
US Geological SurveyUS Geological SurveyKen Rice, Ronnie Best, Gordon Ken Rice, Ronnie Best, Gordon RoddaRodda, Robert Reed, Robert Reed
Florida Museum of Natural HistoryFlorida Museum of Natural HistoryLaurie Wilkins, Kenneth Laurie Wilkins, Kenneth KryskoKrysko, James , James NifongNifong
University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaFrank Frank MazzottiMazzotti, Mike , Mike CherkissCherkiss, Brian Jeffery, Matt Brien, Mark Peyton, Jennifer , Brian Jeffery, Matt Brien, Mark Peyton, Jennifer
EellsEells Alex Wolf, Brian Alex Wolf, Brian GreevesGreevesDavidson CollegeDavidson CollegeMichael Michael DorcasDorcas
MiamiMiami--Dade County AntiDade County Anti--Venom UnitVenom UnitVisitors to Everglades National ParkVisitors to Everglades National Park
Park StaffPark Staff