I can't see the thicker labia or the or the larger ventrals. I do notice the lack of post ocular striping but that is a variable among P sulphureus anyway. The real reason I think its sulphureus is the fact I remember Sighthunter posting a pic very similar to that snake years ago.

Another thing to think about is the fact I see a lot more pics of large wild Pseustes than Spilotes, not much to base anything on just something to think about.

In my short time keeping both Spilotes and Pseustes (several years) I don't really see a need for being a different species anyway, very very similar snakes. So similar that they are known to "hybridize" in the wild. This could be one of those.

Whatever it is, it's really awesome and I want 1 or 5.

Nate

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