Big snakes could slither into state

 
By Josh Rabe
Published: February 22, 2008

The giant Burmese python might find conditions in Oklahoma to its liking, according to a report released Wednesday by the U.S. Geological Survey .

The study mapped areas where climates are similar to the snake's native habitat in southeast Asia , and found conditions are warm enough in the southern third of the United States , including most of Oklahoma, to support the reptiles.

Burmese pythons were acciden...


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