Swamp Adventure: Python and Anaconda Hunt

Bruce Mitchell and Zack embark on a mission to capture invasive Burmese pythons in the Cypress Swamp. They encounter and capture two pythons, earning rewards for their efforts. The team also discovers a large anaconda, which they struggle to handle due to its immense size and strength. They decide to leave the anaconda marked for retrieval later, reflecting on the importance of removing such predators to protect the ecosystem.

What is the primary goal of Bruce and Zack's mission in the Cypress Swamp?

• To collect swamp water samples

• To capture invasive Burmese pythons

• To find a rare bird species

• To capture the largest alligator

What is the reward for capturing the first Burmese python?

• $100

• $250

• $750

• $500

Which predator is mentioned as a threat in the swamp besides snakes?

• Crocodile

• Florida panther

• Wild boar

• Eagle

What is the weight of the second python they capture?

• 80 pounds

• 120 pounds

• 95 pounds

• 100 pounds

What is unusual about the anaconda that Bruce and Zack encounter?

• It seems to be someone's pet

• It is very aggressive

• It is smaller than expected

• It is brightly colored

What is the estimated length of the anaconda they encounter?

• 25 feet

• 20 feet

• 15-16 feet

• 10 feet

What is the main reason Bruce and Zack suspect the anaconda might be a pet?

• It is wearing a collar

• It is not aggressive

• It is very colorful

• It is smaller than usual

What is the force with which an anaconda can constrict?

• 50 pounds per square inch

• 80 pounds per square inch

• 100 pounds per square inch

• 120 pounds per square inch

How do Bruce and Zack plan to handle the captured snakes overnight?

• Keep them in a secure cage

• Release them back into the wild

• Take them to a local zoo

• Leave them marked in the swamp

What is the potential threat of anacondas breeding in the swamp?

• They could become a tourist attraction

• They could disrupt the local ecosystem

• They could scare away other wildlife

• They could be hunted for their skin