Cooperative Work with National Park Service in dealing with Nile Monitors at HARB Michael J. Andrejko PhD EIAP/IRP/MMRP/Natural Resources Program Manager.

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Cooperative Work with National Park Service in dealing with Nile Monitors at HARB Michael J. Andrejko PhD EIAP/IRP/MMRP/Natural Resources Program Manager 482 Fighter Wing

Homestead ARB: Unique Environmental Location/Setting Located in far southern part of Miami-Dade Co. Approx. 2 miles from Biscayne Bay Between two National Parks (BNP, ENP) Along major migratory bird flyway Subtropical meteorological conditions Low elevation, very flat topography Water table at/near ground surface Wetland complexes on Base

Invasive Species Include: Plants Birds Reptiles Mammals Fish

Invasive Reptiles Examples: –Spectacled Caiman –Monitor Lizard –Great Green Iguanas –Burmese Pythons –Basilisk (Jesus) Lizards –Many Gecko species (e.g., Bahamian) –Red-headed Agamas

Base Recon Response to Sightings

Military Canal Possible Conduit to BNP

Major Food Item

Initial Monitor Lizard Recon Team NPS FL/Caribbean Exotic Plant Mgt Team Biscayne National Park Everglades National Park Homestead ARB CEV

Capture Activities – NPS and FFWCC

Public Information- Nile Monitor Lizard Flyer The Nile Monitor Lizard (Varanus niloticus) grows to over 6 ft in length. It is dark brown with yellow spots forming bands around the body of the lizard. It is found near fresh water and its burrows. It can dive under water for up to one hour.It is very agile both on land and in the water. This carnivorous reptile is not native to Florida and poses a danger to Floridas wildlife. Biologists with the National Park Service are looking for information on sightings of the Nile monitor lizard or its burrows. Please call the Nile Monitor hot line if you have information. (305) Thank you for calling the Nile Monitor hot line. Nile Monitor Lizard Burrow Iguana – to 6 in length, herbivorous. Please do not report sightings Basilisk – to 2 ft in length, insectivorous, found near water. please do not report

Trapping

BASH – Permitted Predation

Questions for the Beast Master?