Tony
Bob Bock wrote:
>
> It wouldn't surprise me if the snakeheads took down the bass population. Considering that they've only been in the Potomac system for two years, they appear to have reproduced at a phenomenal rate. This looks like it's really going to be a disaster. Like Boiga irregularis and Guam.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Todd D. Crail" <tcrail at UTNet.UToledo.Edu>
> Sent: Oct 11, 2005 10:37 AM
> To: nanfa-l at nanfa.org
> Subject: Re: NANFA-L-- A Deluge of Snakeheads
>
> A strange part of me almost hopes it takes down the bass populations. With
> all the hype, I almost wonder if it wouldn't be _more_ harmful if there was
> no noticeable effect. People might then dump something that really effects
> the ecosystem as a whole, like rusty crayfish or bighead carp, which
> severely interrupt the whole food network instead of just picking from the
> top.
>
> Another weird part of me wants to start a gangsta rap band called "Chann'a
> Wit Attitude". The debut? "Straight Outta Crofton".
>
> Todd
> The Muddy Maumee Madness, Toledo, OH
> It's never too late to have a happy childhood.
> http://www.farmertodd.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Bock" <bockhouse at earthlink.net>
> To: <nanfa-l at nanfa.org>; <PVAS at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 8:54 AM
> Subject: NANFA-L-- A Deluge of Snakeheads
>
> > FYI, see the latest article on the Dogue Creek Snakeheads in the
> Washington Post. This is not good.
> >
> >
> >
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/10/AR2005101001602.html
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