Brown Tree Snake an Invasive Reptile Factsheet

Brown Tree Snake an Invasive Reptile Factsheet is a 3-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant HealthInspection Service on January 1, 2011 and used nation-wide.

FAQ

Q: What is the Brown Tree Snake?
A: The Brown Tree Snake is an invasive reptile.

Q: How did the Brown Tree Snake get to Guam?
A: It is believed that the Brown Tree Snake was accidentally introduced to Guam after World War II, likely as stowaways on military ships or planes.

Q: Why is the Brown Tree Snake considered invasive?
A: The Brown Tree Snake has no natural predators in Guam and has caused significant negative impacts on the island's native bird and reptile populations.

Q: What do Brown Tree Snakes eat?
A: Brown Tree Snakes are opportunistic feeders and they eat a wide variety of prey, including birds, lizards, small mammals, and even eggs.

Q: What is being done to control the Brown Tree Snake population?
A: There are ongoing efforts to control the Brown Tree Snake population on Guam, including the use of traps, snake-detecting dogs, and sterilization techniques.