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Brown Treesnake on Guam: Table of Contents
I. Biology of the Brown Treesnake and Other Pacific Snakes
A. The Brown Treesnake
B. Other Snakes of the South Pacific Most Likely to be Encountered
C. Identifying Snakes on American Flag Islands in the Pacific: Basic Facts and Suggestions Q&A
II. Invasion of a Predator
A. Introduced Predators on Formerly Snake-Free Oceanic Islands
B. History of the Brown Treesnake Invasion on Guam
C. Brown Treesnake Colonization and Dispersal Events on Guam
D. Threats to Other Regions
III. Impacts and Damages from the Brown Treesnake
A. Ecological Perturbations and Consequences
B. Extinctions and Loss of Species from Guam
1. Birds
2. Lizards
a. A Summary of the Current Demography of Guam's Native Lizards
3. Mammals
4. Species Status Summary
C. Safety and Health of Pacific Island Residents and Tourists
D. Economic Damages from the Brown Treesnake
E. Electrical Problems Caused by the Brown Treesnake
F. Impacts on the Military from the Brown Treesnake
IV. Control and Containment of the Brown Treesnake
A. Control and Containment Efforts on Guam
1. Canine Detection Teams
2. Habitat Modification
3. Physical Barriers
4. Trapping
5. Visual Searches
B. Brown Treesnake Containment Efforts on the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), Hawaii, and Other Island Governments
C. Research Efforts to Enhance Control
D. What's Been Accomplished So Far?
V. Frequently Asked Questions: Snakes on American Flag Islands in the Pacific
VI. Related Resources
A. Glossary
B. Brown Treesnake Bibliography
C. Frequently Asked Questions
D. Maps
1. Map of Guam
2. Map of the Native Range of the Brown Treesnake
E. Legislation for Control of Brown Treesnakes and Other Exotic Species
F. Snake-Proofing Your Home
G. Brown Treesnake Recipes
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1. Fried Snake
2. Snake Adobo
3. Snake Guam Style (in Coconut Milk)
Biology
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Control
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