Will any of the pythons survive the record breaking winter?

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Just asking because I know the pythons, and other evasive species were hard to control due to them breeding in the wild such as the Everglades.
 
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I think Florida is still warm enough. Haven't checked the news lately that far south. Snakes would developed a respiratory issue and slowly die. Cold just slows them down, but if its a long period of cold they will not make it.
 
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Hello; In addition to being able to physically endure the cold, which many of the snakes are likely to not be able to do, there is a possible behavior aspect to consider. It may be that even tropical species have a bag of behaviors to call on. They may be able to seek out burrows or other such protection from the cold. Likely some will be killed off by the cold.
 
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skjl47 said:
Hello; In addition to being able to physically endure the cold, which many of the snakes are likely to not be able to do, there is a possible behavior aspect to consider. It may be that even tropical species have a bag of behaviors to call on. They may be able to seek out burrows or other such protection from the cold. Likely some will be killed off by the cold.
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Very interesting thanks for the input.
 
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They will be fine, their numbers may be thinned a bit but they wont be wiped out. Cold isn't exactly an extinction level event.
 
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01C5Vert said:
They will be fine, their numbers may be thinned a bit but they wont be wiped out. Cold isn't exactly an extinction level event.
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Lol,they've survived the last bout of extremely low temps in Florida from a few years ago and I haven't heard of any forecasts for similar weather for the area.
 
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You only need a couple pairs to live. They aren't going anywhere. Some might die off, but they're an addition to Florida's ecosystem.
 
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01C5Vert said:
They will be fine, their numbers may be thinned a bit but they wont be wiped out. Cold isn't exactly an extinction level event.
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x2 the temp dropped in Fl but not enough or long enough to wipe em all out imo.
 
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Chaz88

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I do not like the thought of killing snakes but it would be good for the ecosystem and the hobby if the non natives did get froze out.
 
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