Cold snap can slow, but not eliminate, Florida's invasive species

Cozy climate and other factors align in Florida to make the state Earth’s playground for the most established, invasive ...
Terra Planet Earth

Florida Hit Reptile-Danger Cold, but Invasive Pythons Are Still Hanging On

When parts of the south sit below 50°F for hours, cold-blooded life slows, hides, or tumbles into the headlines. Iguanas lose ...

Local reptarium gives off ‘Fear Factor’ vibes with snakes, cockroaches, lizards

At LegaSea Aquarium and The Reptarium, you can hold a lizard, alligator and a Burmese python, as well as interact with Madagascar hissing cockroaches, stingrays and a bearcat. And that’s just ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Experts alarmed as large reptiles take over US region: 'Potential … to enhance cold tolerance'

"There is the potential for behavioral plasticity." Experts alarmed as large reptiles take over US region: 'Potential … to ...
The Post-Journal

Audubon First Friday Focuses On Hellbenders

Kelly Crandall, a state DEC wildlife biologist, is the presenter for the Feb. 6 First Friday lunch at 11 a.m. at the Audubon ...
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Wildlife Biologists Say Florida Cold Snaps Can Knock Back Invasive Species, but Not the Way People Think

Florida cold snaps slow invasives, reveal hiding spots. Real control comes from safer timing, removals, and prevention year-round.