Python hunting season begins today; all you need is a license and $26 permit

palmbeachpost ^ | March 8, 2010 | Sonja Isger

[JoeProBono]

[qam1]

Since they are non-native shouldn’t hunting season for these snakes be 365 days a year?

[kingattax]

non-native dangerous species that threatens to overwhelm the everglades and a SHORT hunting season.

why not year round ?

[I Buried My Guns]

I have read that the permit stipulates that you cannot use firearms.

Such a shame, and utter stupity too. Firearms may increase interest in this new sport.

At the last gun show I bought "snake loads" for my .40. They look funky and I'm dying to try them out! I have a sick feeling they will not cycle my weapon, though (Walther P99). We'll see.

[married21]

Yes. Best wishes and happy hunting to everybody who participates. Those nasty reptiles give me the creeps, big-time.

[LeoWindhorse]

python skins make for awesome wallets

They last forever ,using the skin as the cover ,sewn onto
the leather inner parts with compartments ,etc.

These are a big hit in Thailand . Why not start a similar industry in So. FLA?

Cowboy boots too , purses , cell phone cases , you name it .
Such an industry could be a big blessing and utilize this new resource .

[Joe Brower]

They forgot to add iguanas to the mix.

While I'm too busy being gainfully self-employed to go on a fun-hunt, any of these critters shows up on my land, well, they won't be leaving under their own power.

They don't belong here. And doom on the feckless morons who brought them here.

Florida Freeper

[laweeks]

Wonder what they taste like?

[DemonDeac]

There shouldn’t be a season. It should be open season until these invaders are wiped out.

[BossLady]

'you cannot use firearms'

I guess that is so you won't kill off any two-legged snakes....LOL!

[theDentist]

They're- they're hunting what?

[Fido969]

I have read that the permit stipulates that you cannot use firearms.

Florida is as flat as a pancake. They're probably worried that some yahoo is going to take a potshot without a proper backdrop, and put the bullet into a trailer 2 miles away.

[Othniel]

Gives new meaning to the phrase "the full monty."

[Semper Mark]

Python Skin Boots

[ken5050]

Someone should sponsor prizes for the longest python, and maybe a few other categories...It would seem to be a natural marketing opportunity..what sponsors would be appropriate, and no, stop suggesting either the Florida or national Democrat party..

[Sybeck1]

I would have my .45 ACP by my side, but those jokers require buckshot IMO.

[goseminoles]

My guess is that finding these snakes is like a needle in a haystack. 26 bucks blown for something the tax payers are already paying for.

[RnMomof7]

Exactly.. Every snake sold should be tagged so if they are found in the wild the purchaser could be fined..

[Fido969]

Wonder what they taste like?

[rfp1234]