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Snakehead Alert in Asa Pond | Providence News
A Northern Snakehead, an invasive Asian fish with a snake-like body and air-breathing lung, has been spotted in Asa Pond — and it’s a big deal. These voracious predators, likely dumped here illegally, can survive out of water and even crawl to new habitats, threatening local ecosystems. Rhode Island’s RIDEM is urging anglers near Tri-Pond Park to watch for them, report sightings, and never release or move any caught snakeheads — which can bite — instead humanely euthanizing them and contacting wildlife officials. Stay alert, stay safe, and help protect Rhode Island’s waters. Listen in…
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