Although I think this test will prove that they will not survive a slightly more northern climate. I think the article was ridiculous, I just can't believe how so called scientist make crap up like they would love poodles. Aren't they supposed to base their opinions in science and not speculation?? This is a small part of a very big problem. And that is that the majority of people in this country read these so called scientist opinions and take them as fact. We are losing the war on public opinion and we need to do something about it quick or your Ball Python and it's fangs will be out lawed as well! Brian(BHB)