Pixie the tanimbar scrub python

[redshepherd]

Scrub pythons are currently divided into 5 closely related subspecies. We still have much to learn about them, as they were reclassified from Morelia to Simalia as recently as 2014, I believe? Feel free to correct any info, friends. As a fellow Simalia Nauta keeper (lover), I am still learning as well! Prior to 2000, the 5 currently recognized sub-species of scrub python were all classified under Morelia Amethistina

Simalia Tracyae - Halmahera scrub python from Halmahera Island. (this one is on my very-much-want list!)

Simalia Clastolepis - Moluccan scrub python from the Moluccan Islands

Simalia Kinghorni - native to Australia, this is the "scrub python" most people think of. It is the largest of the scrubs and restricted from export. I highly doubt anyone outside a zoological society has this species in captivity.

Simalia Nauta - Tanimbar scrub python from the Tanimbar Islands.

Simalia Amethistina - It is likely that this classification will be further broken down in the coming years. For now, there are basically 3 "races" of amethistina: the northern barnecks, southerns (Merauke), and those of the Central Highlands. Like GTP's, when referring to an amethistina, the locality is also named. (i.e. Biak, Sorong, Wamena, Kofiau)

Yeah! This info is worded in the link I posted, and whoever wrote it added pictures and descriptions too which is super helpful.

http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forum.../topics/610758