Pacific Islands Alien Snake Database Tracking snake sightings on Pacific Islands

Snakes are not native to any of the Pacific Islands. The brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) invaded Guam on military planes and has virtually eradicated all the native birds and lizards on the islands. There is a great deal of concern that the speces will reach other islands, including Hawaii, which has numerous endangered, endemic birds.

This database was developed for the USGS Brown Treen Snake Rapid Response Team to serve as a permanenent repository for Pacific Islands snake sightings data. It can be used to disseminate information about snake sightings to the public or other agencies and can aid early detection and rapid response efforts of local alien species control groups. The database is also used by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and the US Fish and Wildlife Service for tracking snake sightings in Hawaii.

Designated users can access the database through this on-line interface to add new snake sightings data, query the existing information, and view, edit or delete existing records.

Access the Pacific Islands Snake Database

• Search the Snake Database for snake sightings (Open to the public)
• Enter snake sightings (Restricted to authorized users)