avoid using str.removeprefix (breaks python 3.8 compatibility)

raphaelquast · Feb 5, 2025 · 63870c0 · 63870c0
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diff --git a/eomaps/_maps_base.py b/eomaps/_maps_base.py
@@ -1163,7 +1163,12 @@ def crs_plot(self):
     def _get_cartopy_crs(crs):
         if isinstance(crs, str):
             try:
-                crs = int(crs.upper().removeprefix("EPSG:"))
+                # TODO use crs=int(crs.upper().removeprefix("EPSG:")) when python>=3.9
+                # is required
+                crs = crs.upper()
+                if crs.startswith("EPSG:"):
+                    crs = crs[5:]
+                crs = int(crs)
             except ValueError:
                 raise ValueError(
                     f"The provided crs '{crs}' cannot be identified. "