Thread: Dogs!

Yeah, fortunately we don't live near water with alligators. We do however have coyotes and the giant pythons (Burmese and Anaconda) are moving up our way. Just for the sake of perspective this is how big great horned owls get:

The only animal that will eat a skunk or so I have read

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

Yeah, fortunately we don't live near water with alligators. We do however have coyotes and the giant pythons (Burmese and Anaconda) are moving up our way. Just for the sake of perspective this is how big great horned owls get:

I have a question for you, I am aware that the hunting of the pythons is sanctioned by the state. How much is the bounty on the pythons? Or do they do it like with the alligators, by the pound? I've also heard that iguanas are on the hit list also, sounds like pest hunters paradise....

It's a little convoluted. There are contractors who are paid hourly plus a bonus for snakes caught (unclear on what that is) then there are freelancers who are paid $50 up to 4' plus $25 /additional foot. Then there is The Florida Python Challenge which is like a reality show event like the great race. It's a very Florida man kind of hootenanny. The sanctioned stuff is mostly in the Everglades and most of the participants are real swamp-billies but invasive species hunting is a statewide effort. I collect as many Cuban treefrogs as I can get and "euthanize " them.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

It's a little convoluted. There are contractors who are paid hourly plus a bonus for snakes caught (unclear on what that is) then there are freelancers who are paid $50 up to 4' plus $25 /additional foot. Then there is The Florida Python Challenge which is like a reality show event like the great race. It's a very Florida man kind of hootenanny. The sanctioned stuff is mostly in the Everglades and most of the participants are real swamp-billies but invasive species hunting is a statewide effort. I collect as many Cuban treefrogs as I can get and "euthanize " them.

Since you euthanize them I was wondering if you have looked at the new generation of airguns. They charge with a scuba tank, spit out. 22 cal. Pellets at 11000fps,and are suppressed. The perfect tool for euthanizing pests

I have a .177 high velocity pellet gun. The problem is I mainly find them on the outside of my house. I would be putting holes in the siding with it.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

I have a .177 high velocity pellet gun. The problem is I mainly find them on the outside of my house. I would be putting holes in the siding with it.

Yeah, that's a problem...you can always set up a blind of sorts. Personally, I'd be in deep trouble with the wife...

Yeah, invasive species are pretty much fair game so to speak. I might get a frown but i will.take the greater good argument. However, far as the owls are concerned you are not allowed to shoot them or any other raptors except that there is a "varmint clause" which states that in defense of livestock and by extension pets all protection laws are null and void. I might have so.e explaining to do but if an owl or a hawk or eagle tries to abscond with one of my pups I will do what I can to protect them.