Why shouldn people release their pet constrictor snakes into the wild?
It may seem like a good idea to release pet pythons and other constrictors into natural areas, such as national parks and national wildlife refuges. However, releasing these large predators into areas where they are not native may cause an imbalance in the food chain and other serious ecological problems, including increased risk to imperiled native species. Furthermore, releasing reptiles from captivity into the wild is illegal, unless otherwise specifically permitted by law or regulation. The FWC and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are partners in promoting responsible pet ownership.
