1. National Invasive Species Week!!!!
• Extra Credit: There are 23 reported marine
invasive species in Florida (10pts)
• Go to this site:
http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/species/invasive/ for
the species list.
• Do some research on the species; where did they
come from; how did they get in Florida, any
threat to humans, what is their status
• Create a Invasive Species Warning Flyer informing
public about this Invader!!!!
• Due Friday March 8th (end of Invasive Species
Week)

2. Warning to All South Floridians!
Large Slimy Invader on the loose!!!
Burmese Python Native to South East Asia but has been turned
loose in Florida
Has no Predators here…attacking everything in
the Everglades
Can live 20-25 Years!!! 23-27 feet long and 200 lbs!!!
In Native country listed as a threatened species because of
habitat loss and hunting for reptile trade
Keep Burmese Pytons in Asia, DO Not buy exotic
pets!!!!