As was mentioned earlier, the supporters of this bill BELIEVE that these snakes can withstand these temperatures. They think temperatures at or below freezing are no big deal. Pack on a foot of snow, they'll survive!

If you haven't seen it already, this is the range of suitable habitat according to Rodda, et al as of RIGHT NOW (not with the global warming scenario).



It's a big image so I'm sorry if it's too big for the monitor.

But anyway, the point is, they think Burmese pythons can live in ALL of the green areas, RIGHT NOW! They don't see this cold snap as an issue. They truly believe this "science", and that's sad.

Just for the sake of reference, here's the map with a global warming scenario in the year 2100 included:



This "science" is why these legislators believe this bill is needed. They believe in it. It's our job to change their beliefs.

jb