A review of the case histories of the brown tree snakes (Boiga irregularis) located by detector dogs on Guam

Records of 34 brown tree snakes detected during dog inspections were examined to describe the situations in which snakes were found and to determine probable destinations had they successfully departed Guam. A key to the use of detector dogs for interdicting brown tree snake transport from Guam is that the snakes found are at high risk for export. Hawaii, followed by the Micronesian islands, were the most frequently identified potential destinations for the snakes located by dogs.