Python Discovery and Capture Challenges

Troy Landry and Tes Lee embark on a snake hunt in the Everglades, following a tip from Mr. John. They track a large snake through dense woods, encountering challenges due to the snake's camouflage and habitat. After capturing a nine-foot snake, they find an old nest indicating a larger snake nearby. Eventually, they capture a 13-foot female python, curbing the local python invasion and earning a reward.

What was the main reason Troy and Tes decided to explore the canal near Mr. John's camp?

• To catch fish for dinner

• To find a large snake spotted by Mr. John

• To explore new hunting grounds

• To enjoy a boat ride

What makes it difficult for Troy and Tes to find the snake in the woods?

• The presence of other animals

• The dense fog in the area

• The snake's camouflage abilities

• The snake's speed

What did Troy and Tes discover about the snake they captured?

• It was filled with eggs

• It was a male snake

• It was injured

• It was a rare species

What challenge do Troy and Tes face when trying to capture pythons at night?

• The snakes are more aggressive

• The snakes are more numerous

• The snakes are harder to see

• The snakes are faster

What did the old snake eggs indicate to Troy and Tes?

• The eggs were from a different species

• The absence of snakes in the area

• The presence of a large female python

• The presence of a small snake

What did Troy and Tes find that indicated a large female python was nearby?

• A broken tree branch

• A pile of shed skin

• A trail of scales

• A large nest

What did Troy and Tes find that was a perfect snack size for pythons?

• Small fish

• Baby birds

• Insects

• Frogs

What was the size of the python that Troy and Tes finally discovered?

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 9 feet

• 13 feet

Why is it important for Troy and Tes to remove the pythons from the area?

• To sell them for profit

• To clear the area for construction

• To protect native wildlife

• To prevent them from becoming pets

What was the estimated value of the 13-foot python they captured?

• $1,000

• $500

• $1,500

• $2,000