Florida Kingsnake (Lampropeltis floridana) consumes a juvenile Burmese Python (Python molurus bivitattus) in southern Florida
October 18, 2023
The Burmese python (Python molurus bivittatus) is an invasive constrictor established across southern Florida. These snakes are dietary generalists with large home ranges and broad habitat requirements and their introduction has had severe impacts on native species and ecosystems in the region. We describe the first observation of a Florida kingsnake (Lampropeltis floridana) that consumed a hatchling Burmese python.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2023 |
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Title | Florida Kingsnake (Lampropeltis floridana) consumes a juvenile Burmese Python (Python molurus bivitattus) in southern Florida |
DOI | 10.17161/randa.v30i1.19971 |
Authors | Peter F. Crawford, Jose A. Torres, Jacquelyn C. Guzy, Andrea Faye Currylow, Lisa Marie McBride, Gretchen Erika Anderson, Matthew F. McCollister, Christina M. Romagosa, Amy A. Yackel Adams, Kristen Hart |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Reptiles & Amphibians |
Index ID | 70249795 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Fort Collins Science Center; Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |
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