Skip to Search Skip to Live Player Skip to Content Skip to Footer

Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe

Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe

Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe

Giant Python Found In Florida Garage

Avatar photo
Author Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe

A giant python was found in a Florida garage. Additionally, it was found lurking in the darkness. The python which is estimated to be 9 feet long was found right outside of a garage in Cape Coral earlier this week. The homeowner said, “and it scared us.” Yeah, I would have to think so. They noticed it because they had gone outside to throw something away when they noticed a very long shadow on the ground.

The homeowners tried to call someone to come out and trap the python, but had no luck. Even the FWC was unable to come out. So what did they end up doing? Well, the homeowner grabbed some neighbors and grabbed the python. He and two of his neighbors humanely killed the python. The homeowner said that’s what game officials told them to do.

Pythons are an invasive species in Florida. They are native to Southeast Asia but we were released into the wild into in the 1980’s and their population has grown ever since. They can grow up to 20 feet long and they are Apex predators. That means that they are at the top of the food chain and they pray on animals like birds and reptiles. Pythons have been devastating Florida ecosystem. The population of raccoons opossum and bobcats have declined by over 90% in some areas of the Everglades. The FWC has a program to control the population. The python challenge is one of those programs.

According to AZ Animals the population os Burmese Pythons in the state of Florida is over 300,000. That number rises every year. The largest python ever captured in Florida was over 18 feet long.

[SOURCE: WFLA]

 

 

Here Is The Most Roach-Infested City In Florida

When it comes to roaches, I like calling them Palmetto bugs. Sounds classier right? If you live in Florida you have seen many roaches, but what city is the most infested? I live in St. Petersburg and it did not make this list. “Here is the most roach-infested city in Florida.”  Can you guess the city? You will see below.

If you have roaches does it mean your home is dirty?

According to the National Pesticide Information Center, “Finding roaches is not a sign that your house is dirty. Even if you clean regularly and maintain a tidy home, cockroaches can usually find food and water without much trouble. This allows them to thrive in many environments.”

Roaches have been on this earth for over 200 years.  The common cockroach can survive forces up to 900 times greater than its own body weight. Roaches can also squeeze through openings. On top of all of this their reproduction abilities, are very quick. These are all the reasons roaches are hard to eliminate.  Roach infestations are most common in summer months because they thrive in hot temperatures! 

Funny Roach story

I once went to a guy’s house and woke up to a roach in my wig. I felt so dirty! He apologized but at that point, I was already disgusted. His house was actually not dirty, so I don’t know why there was a roach in my wig.

Have you ever been in a situation like this? Is a person having roaches in their home a deal breaker? I want to hear your stories! Feel free to email me at Babs@wild941.com. As you read above, someone having roaches in their home doesn’t necessarily mean their house is dirty.

Below are the 5 most roach-infested cities in the United States. The results below are based on a survey done by the American Housing Association. 

  • 5. Phoenix

    The mix of heat and people in Phoenix gives cockroaches a perfect place to roam.

    Adult American Cockroach

  • 4. Atlanta

    Atlanta comes in at number 4 on this list! It is the fourth most roach infested city in the United States.

    Atlanta, Georgia, USA downtown skyline at dusk.

     

  • 3. Miami

    Miami is the most roach infested city in Florida. It also comes in at #3 as the most roach infested city in the United States.

    Miami, Florida, USA downtown skyline over MacAurther Causeway in the afternoon.

  • 2. Houston

    Houston is the second most roach infested city in the United States. 38 percent of residents have encountered cockroaches at some point.

    Huston

  • 1. New Orleans

    New Orleans is the number one roach invested city in the United States. More than 41 percent of residents have reported seeing cockroaches.

    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 23: Pubs and bars with neon lights in the French Quarter, downtown New Orleans on August 23, 2015.

     

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.

Get The QYK Country Connections Newsletter

Enjoy the latest Country music & entertainment news, Tampa/St. Pete happenings, plus exclusive contests, games, and more.

*
By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.
Avatar photo
Author Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe
Category:
Tags:
,

More Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe

Load More