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The majority of Bans or legislation I see have Morelia Amethistina listed as one of the large Pythons. Just what constitutes Morelia Amethistina? I know there are very few true Morelia Amethistina in the US and Europe, so what are these guys thinking when they list them? I've yet to see a Barneck or Southern kill a person, or become established anywhere in the US? Thoughts?

Someone went to a book...saw maximum size.....and that was it.

Most are pretty accurate strikers, tho
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1.1 Blackheaded pythons
1.0 Woma
2.1 Aussie Olives
1.1 Timors
1.1 Savu
1.1 Juvie Bloods
1.1 Juvie Balls
1.1 IJ Carpets
1.1 Coastal Carpets
1.2 Macklotts
1.1 Papuan Olives
1.0 Jungle Carpet
2.2 Scrubs (on breeding loan)
0.1 Jungle/Diamond cross
0.1 child, CB
0.1 wife, WC

M.amethistina now includes the scrubs known in captivity as Southerns and Barnecks. Aru Scrubs are also currently amethistina. All of these typically reach lengths of 14 feet or less with avg lengths of 11-12 feet and 12-18 lbs. But several years ago, the Aussie Scrub was reclassified as Morelia kinghorni. What's funny is this species is the true giant of the scrubs and really the only scrub species capable of remotely taking a human life. They consistently reach lengths of 15-16 feet and weights of over 50 lbs. Some have been recorded at nearly 20 feet. So once again, the legislators have no clue as to what they are proposing. Ban tobacco, not snakes.

-Yasser

Spitifre Reptiles

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Thank you,nice pics!
Please fill me in as to what we have TODAY..They were once Liasis and now today they are Morelia ? They fit Morelia better.
How many valid subspecies do we have ? Do we have Hybrids ?
Between the Carpet and Scrub group ? Forgive me I have no Idea..
Theres been alot of change and I know nothing compared to what there is to Know..
Tim..