Borneo python

Borneo short-tailed pythons (Python breitensteini) are heavy-bodied pythons from Borneo. Once considered a subspecies of blood pythons "Python curtus", they have since been reclassified as a separate species; however, they are still generally grouped with two other species, "Python brongersmai" and "Python curtus", as blood pythons.

Borneo short-tailed pythons have been reported as attaining lengths of 7-8 feet, although they usually only grow to around 5 feet in length, with females longer than males.

While they (and the others in the blood python category) generally have a reputation for being mean-tempered, Borneo short-tailed pythons are becoming more commonly kept as pets among reptile enthusiasts. Their rise in popularity is due to the fact that captive bred specimens are recognized as more easily handled than wild-caught snakes.

External Links

NERD: Blood python breeding, information, and discussion forums VPI Pythons: Breeding and caresheets