Tom,
Outstanding Indian's you have there, I'm definitely jealous of that group. The female looks to be from more of the central area of their range, but that male is showing the classic southern Indian molurus characteristics of the lighter color and more asymmetrical and irregular markings. There's even a hint of a rudimentary one-sided "H" pattern which really pegs it to the southern India region. It's great to be able to compare these with Paul's female Pakistani specimen. She is showing more of the characteristic darker, more regular shaped blotches down the dorsum which is indicative of the northern populations.

I'm still looking to pick up a few more really nice Sri Lanka molurus, but have not been able to locate any that look unquestionably pure. Thanks again Tom and Paul for posting photos of some really exceptional P.m.m.

Kelly

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