<P> The Burmese pythons in Florida are classified as an invasive species in the area . Invasive species disrupt the introduced ecosystem by preying on native species , outcompeting native species for food or other resources , and / or disrupting the physical nature of the environment . Several life history traits of Burmese pythons characterize them as a particularly successful invasive species . Because of their large size , and as a nonnative species , adult Burmese pythons have few predators within Florida , apart from alligators and humans . Although hatchlings have an increased likelihood of being preyed upon , they are comparable in size or even larger than adult native snake species and quickly reach sizes that reduce their vulnerability to predation . </P>
<P> The Burmese pythons in Florida are classified as an invasive species in the area . Invasive species disrupt the introduced ecosystem by preying on native species , outcompeting native species for food or other resources , and / or disrupting the physical nature of the environment . Several life history traits of Burmese pythons characterize them as a particularly successful invasive species . Because of their large size , and as a nonnative species , adult Burmese pythons have few predators within Florida , apart from alligators and humans . Although hatchlings have an increased likelihood of being preyed upon , they are comparable in size or even larger than adult native snake species and quickly reach sizes that reduce their vulnerability to predation . </P>
why are pythons an invasive species in the everglades
why are pythons an invasive species in the everglades
disrupt the introduced ecosystem by preying on native species , outcompeting native species for food or other resources , and / or disrupting the physical nature of the environment
disrupt the introduced ecosystem by preying on native species , outcompeting native species for food or other resources , and / or disrupting the physical nature of the environment