Writing Prompt: A private reptile-breeding facility near the Everglades was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. This event contributed to the original influx of large quantities of pythons appearing in the wild. Pet owners also contributed to the introduction of these reptiles to the Everglades by releasing pets that had grown too large to care for. These reptiles are considered an invasive species to this ecosystem.

After reading/researching informational texts on the dynamic nature of ecosystems, write a scientific explanation that describes the impact of the Burmese python on the Everglades.