Python Brongersmai is a different species than Python Breiteinsteini and Python Curtus. They all used to be subspecies of the python curtus, but through works by several scientists including Barker, they were elevated to full species status.
The difference is mainly the scales on the upper labial and the size and placement of the scales surrounding the eyes and on top of the head.
Brongersmai is the Blood Python. They reside in malaysia, sumatra, bangka etc (I'm not very well versed on the brongersmai localities) They are the largest species and the main difference is in that they are the only species to display those red colors we all love.
Breiteinsteini is the Borneo Short tail. They live on predominantly the island of Borneo, and maybe a few surrounding islands. They are closer in relations to the sumatran short tail.
Curtus is the Sumatran python, often called the black blood. It is the smallest of the three and comes in two head colors. Yellow (light) and black (dark) I believe this is mainly due to locality again. The yellows get dark, a nice chocolate color and their pattern is visible even when adult size. The black heads will turn extremely dark and are often monochromatic. Their pattern is almost non existant when full grown.
I believe this link from Rich Crowley will help you much, he has a copy of the paper I mentioned before by Keogh, Shine and Barker to help elevate these to full species level.
http://www.richcrowleyreptiles.com/u...yexploited.pdf
Originally Posted by littleindiangirl
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