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by ecocentrik 271 days ago
Do we really want to introduce more invasive species into the Everglades?
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Whatever the karma is on this, it should be double
The python hunters of Florida do all the heavy lifting for this joke.

If you're not aware, python hunting is a state funded industry with the stated goal of controlling the spread of the invasive species in the Everglades. It has done very little to slow the growth of the python population in Florida but has created a demand for new roads and service buildings. Most python hunters farm overflow areas near roads, canals and flood gates, avoiding nests.