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Was looking at one of my female greens the other day while she was in the middle of a shed cycle and it reminded me of how they acquired their species name. I have always been interested in why some snakes were given their Latin or Greek names. Apparently early explorers to the region had seen a few greens while opaque and it reminded them of a certain color. The species name murinus was given to them, which is a loose translation of Latin for the gray color of a mouse. Another theory is that it was in reference to the gray color of the interior of their mouth, but I think it was more likely in reference to their body color while opaque, especially when you see them like this.

Kelly

interesting stuff kelly. I do not know if you got my email but i was wondering if I could get those pictures of yours of the conical shaped female spurs and the hooked male spurs on an appendage to show spur morphology in E. murinus for our display. My organization is doing a Eunectes display (focused mainly on E. murinus) for Rob Carmichael's "Reptile Rampage" educational show. And if you still have photos to show the sub-ocular row of scales distinguishing E. murinus from other Eunectes I would love to have that as well. Also, if you have anything else we could use or information it would be very appreciated. We will also be sure to give you credit for all photos and info. I sent my email and cell number in the email I sent you, if you did not get it I can try and send it again or I will just post it on here. Thanks.

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I appreciate it a lot.

I would probably just take it as you posted if its alright with you.

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Big girl, nice lookin, healthy. Always enjoy a new fact, thanks for the info.