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Can someone tell me what this python is. I have some people voting Indian and others Ceylonese Python - (Python m. pimbura). I am not familiar with this species at all but I have done some researching and made some calls. The male in the picture at the botton is only between 6-7' long and 6 years old. Is it a runt, a dwarf or just plain normal for it? If its a Pimbura, do I still need a permit like an Indian since they are classified as the same thing? I am really confused here and would appreciate some help. Anyone know of any breeder of these?

TT

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For me the head is a dead give away. As for the permits I'm not really sure if you need them or not. YOu use to not need permits a couple years ago, but I'm not sure if that's the case anymore.

Ben

Yeah, its a Pimbura but I'm not sure if you need a permit or not I know that some states required it, or at least used to. I guess its up to where you live. anyway nice snake

P.m.pimbura have been classified by CITES to be the equivalent of P.m.molurus since at least before the year 2000. In the case of this species, the USFW bases the status of pimbura on this CITES classification. Unfortunately, this means that a permit is required for interstate transport of pimbura. Most pimbura show a more irregular body pattern, and less pattern on the top of the head than the one in your photo,( see photo below ). It does however, show a fair amount of pink on the head. It is possible that it could be an Indian X Ceylonese hybrid, but this is difficult to tell for certain without knowing the actual parents.

Kelly