it appears that GTP’s thermoregulatory capabilities are more limited compared to the larger species as their ability to compensate for wide temp fluctuations has been shown to be less than that of the other large species. Their propensity to nest in hollow trees appears to be a further adaptation to temp conservation. GTP's also seem to have a lower average maternal incubation temp than most other pythons. You are correct in that the ability of the eggs in these species to tolerate the wide swings in temp are an adaptation to the limited thermoregulatory capabilities of these species.

Kelly

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