Validation of eDNA methods for managing the terrestrial invasive snake Lampropeltis californiae on the Canary Islands

Validation of eDNA methods for managing the terrestrial invasive snake Lampropeltis californiae on the Canary Islands

Abstract Invasive snakes are among the most challenging invaders worldwide due to their exceptionally low detection rate and grave ecological impacts. Environmental DNA (eDNA) has emerged as a promising tool to improve invasive snake detection and enhancing management programs, yet its application t...

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Main Authors: Mercedes López-González, Julien C. Piquet, Borja Maestresalas, Marta López-Darias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Canary Islands
Early detection
eDNA
eDNA degradation
Invasive snake management
Lampropeltis californiae
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-96387-8
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