You have a pet brown tree snake that has gotten too big for you to take care of. You can't think of anyone who would like a pet snake and you think it would be happier in the wild anyway. You are thinking of letting it go in your wooded backyard. Should you release it?

The environmental effects of releasing exotic species.

Environmental laws

Environmental Agencies

• Why or why not?
• What effects can non-native species have on areas?
• Why is it so difficult to control the transport of non-native species?
  
• What law would you be violating if you release it?

 

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Environmental Issue Scenarios