#dwarf burmese python

[mateysandmonsters]

the smaller island locality of burmese python called the python molorus progschai for those interested ha

[snakeswagbracket]

Snake Swag Bracket Round 1

Here we have a pair of pythons! Ball pythons (Python regius) are also known as royal pythons, and they are hugely popular in the reptile pet trade! Their native habitat is Sub Saharan Africa, from the west in Senegal and Cote D'Ivoire and eastward into Chad, Sudan, and Uganda, but in captivity they can be found all across the world. Reptile keepers love ball pythons for their generally calm, gentle, and inquisitive personalities. When threatened, as their name implies ball pythons will curl themselves up into a ball to try and keep themselves small and safe. One often heard complaint about ball pythons is that they can be picky eaters, sometimes going months at a time without accepting a meal. Dwarf Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus progschai) are a subspecies of Burmese pythons, and can be found on the Indonesian islands of Java, Bali, Sumbawa, and Sulawesi. Dwarf Burmese pythons are a great example of insular dwarfism! Insular dwarfism is when a species evolves to be smaller due to their range being limited to a small environment, and is particularly seen on islands. Dwarf Burmese pythons tend to grow up to around 8 feet in length (tiny compared to mainland Burmese python's length of up to 18 feet!), and while they are still rare in the reptile pet trade they are becoming more popular. Unfortunately, some breeders will sell mainland Burmese pythons as Dwarf Burmese pythons, often leading to the pythons being rehomed or abandoned in the wild when they become much larger than their keeper was expecting.

Ball Python vs Dwarf Burmese Python

Ball Python

Dwarf Burmese Python

Voting ended onFeb 26, 2023

[varanusindicus]

In case anyone is wondering about that male dwarf burmese I mentioned a few weeks ago, we did get him and he's not far off from being done with quarantine. This is a pretty accurate summary of his personality though, so you probably won't see many pictures for a while. He's a nervous little dude, much worse than Amber was at his age.

[snakeswagbracket]

A great big hello to the dwarf Burmese python! You are another wonderful example of adapting to suit your environment, typically growing to about half of your mainland relatives' size to better account for the smaller prey--and smaller space--found in your native island homes. Although an average of 8ft still gives you an impressive size compared to many snakes, and coupled with your generally friendly, easygoing attitude it's no wonder there is growing demand amongst reptile keepers! Dwarf Burmese python, we could not be more thrilled to give to you the Snake Swag Bracket's PINT SIZED POWER award!

[varanusindicus]

It hasn't been a good few weeks where spending is concerned. Even so, meet Amber's new boyfriend. He'll be here tomorrow. Dwarf Burmese Python, Molurus bivittatus progschai

[varanusindicus]

Amber is getting to be a pretty good size. She'll probably be ready to breed this year if we can find a male for her. Dwarf Burmese Python, Molurus bivittatus progschai

[mateysandmonsters]

doom serpent

Progschai/dwarf burmese python

[mateysandmonsters]

progschai