Question

consider this claim:
the invasive pythons in florida are the most terrifying creatures in north america.
now consider how someone might argue against this. which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
pythons are likely responsible for the disappearance of the marsh rabbit from the everglades.
pythons have been known to eat everything from opossums and rats to deer and alligators.
wild pythons are less frightening than rattlesnakes, which are the u.s.s most venomous snakes.

Explanation:

A counterclaim directly opposes the original claim. The original claim states Florida's invasive pythons are North America's most terrifying creatures. The correct option argues that rattlesnakes are more frightening, directly contradicting the original claim. The other options support the idea that pythons are dangerous/impactful, not opposing the claim.

Answer:

Wild pythons are less frightening than rattlesnakes, which are the U.S.'s most venomous snakes.