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References Used in the Evaluation of Nine Species of Large Constrictor Snakes As Injurious1 References Used in the Evaluation of Nine Species of Large Constrictor Snakes as Injurious1 Anderson, E. and G.L.J.R. Stebbins. 1954. Hybridization as an evolutionary stimulus. Evolution 8: 378–388. Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. 1996. Generic nonindigenous aquatic organisms risk analysis review process (for estimating risk associated with the introduction of nonindigenous aquatic organisms and how to manage that risk). Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, Washington, DC. Associated Press. 2011. Clean bill for missing snake on Boston train. Boston Herald. February 22; http://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20110222cleaning_bill_for_missing_snake_ on_boston_train. Atienza, A. 2010. Personal communication. Sergeant. Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Auliya, M.A. 2006. 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