Talk:Calabar python
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Classification
As it has been stated in this article and elsewhere, the classification of this snake has always been rather contentious. I just noticed the recent changes of the description of this snake from a python to a boid. I will offer two (IMO) solid arguments for a reversion to the former state. 1) This snake is oviparous. 2) Boids are regarded as "New World" snakes and pythons restricted to Africa, Asia and Australia and Australasia. Hopefully the logic of this will help to clarify the issue. Discussion is of course welcome.
Move proposal
Would anyone be opposed to moving this article to "Charina reinhardtii", in line with the rest of the articles in this series? --Jwinius (talk) 09:19, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
- Perhaps just to add the re-direct "Charina reinhardtii" would suffice. Ease of use should be the primary focus. Hamster Sandwich (talk) 16:54, 30 June 2008 (UTC)