That is a Papuan python. i have 4, and they are not Olives. They are very similar in color, but the head structure and scalation is completely different. Papuan "Olive" python is a misnomer from when all papuans were just called Olives...this is no longer the case. Get in the habit of callng it a Papuan python, because thats what you bought. Now, that said..these are great snakes. They have an awesome two tone color to them that changes from deep Olive drab greens to nearly a golden yellowish. They are incredible feeders that will eat you out of house and home. They can be protective of their cages, and snappy, but once out, are ussually very handleable.

Its a good thing that you took her to the vet. She is almost certainly a wild caught individual as Captive Breedings of this snake are very, very uncommon. This is why I keep them. I want the "I bred papuan pythons" badge. Other than that, they are not expensive or overly popular, so most commerical breeders don't bother with them. Its too bad, I find them to be one of the most acitve, and curious snakes in my collection, and they will always remain one of my favorites. Good Luck with her!



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• Olive Python - davidd, Mon Apr 12 22:14:23 2004
• RE: Olive Python - davidd, Mon Apr 12 22:20:14 2004
• "Apodora papuana" or Papuan olive python.... N/P - mark krabbe, Tue Apr 13 02:49:34 2004
• RE: "Apodora papuana" or Papuan olive python.... N/P - Jan Grathwohl, Tue Apr 13 05:11:55 2004
• RE: Another Pic - davidd, Mon Apr 12 22:21:46 2004
• RE: Olive Python - davidd, Mon Apr 12 22:45:36 2004
• RE: Olive Python - zx7trev, Tue Apr 13 08:23:28 2004
• Checkout this link.... - STUART, Wed Apr 14 16:43:52 2004