Challenges and Goals in Python Hunting

Troy and Tes explore the Everglades, searching for invasive species like pythons and iguanas. They discuss python behavior, encounter an iguana, and capture a large python. Despite challenges, they adapt their strategies to manage the invasive species problem.

What is the main goal of Troy and Tes's journey to the Everglades?

• To explore new hiking trails

• To find and capture pythons

• To collect plant samples

• To study bird species

What do Troy and Tes find in the hole they investigate?

• A bird

• A snake

• An iguana

• A rabbit

Why are invasive species like iguanas a problem in the Everglades?

• They attract tourists

• They disrupt the local ecosystem

• They are endangered

• They are difficult to find

What emotion do Troy and Tes feel due to the lack of snake sightings?

• Frustration

• Excitement

• Joy

• Indifference

What do Troy and Tes suspect about the snakes' behavior?

• They are becoming less active

• They are migrating to other areas

• They are adapting to the hunting pressure

• They are becoming more aggressive

What is significant about the snake that Troy and Tes capture?

• It is a rare species

• It is a pregnant female

• It is unusually small

• It is non-venomous

How much is the captured pregnant snake worth?

• $500

• $1,000

• $1,500

• $2,000

What do Troy and Tes need to do to compensate for the lack of snakes?

• Increase their hunting hours

• Use different equipment

• Hire more people

• Change their hunting location

What challenges do Troy and Tes face in the Everglades terrain?

• Predictable landscape

• Consistent weather

• Drastic changes in terrain

• Lack of water sources

What do Troy and Tes believe about the snakes' response to their hunting?

• Snakes are adjusting to the pressure

• Snakes are moving to higher ground

• Snakes are getting slower

• Snakes are becoming more visible