Dwarf
Type: Other
Aliases: Python Bivittatus Progschai
Issues: N/A
First Produced In: Unknown
Availability: Lower
Last Updated: 2022-03-12
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About
The Dwarf Burmese python (Python bivittatus progschai) is an insular dwarf subspecies of the Burmese python. The Dwarf Burmese python is native to the Indonesian islands of Java, Bali, Sumbawa, and Sulawesi. The dwarf subspecies seems to have a maximum length of 8.2 ft (2.5 m).
In 2009, the Dwarf Burmese python was officially recognized as a subspecies of the Burmese python. [1]
History
Dwarf Burmese pythons have been kept in captivity since 2003, when they were first imported from Indonesia. [2]
Appearance
Body
Dwarf Burmese pythons differ in size, appearance and build, compared to their larger mainland cousins. Not only are the dwarf Burmese shorter in length, but they are also slimmer in over all build. Also the dwarfs tend to lighter in coloration, with better defined markings, when compared with the coloration and markings of a normal mainland Burmese python.
While the largest dwarf Burmese python is recorded at being at 8.2 ft (2.5 m), The average for females of this subspecies seems to be about 5.5–6 ft (1.7–1.8 m). The average for adult male dwarf Burmese pythons seems to be about 4–4.5 ft (1.2–1.4 m). [3]
Proven Lines
No known proven lines.
Related Traits
No known related traits.
Combos
1/4 Dwarf 100% Het Albino Green 50% Granite Burmese Python by Devine Exotics
25% Dwarf Green/ Albino Burmese Python by Bayshore Arboreals
1/4 Dwarf Albino 100% Het Green 50% Het Granite Burmese Python by Devine Exotics
1/4 Dwarf Progschai 100% Het Albino/green 50% Het Granite Burmese Python by Devine Exotics
25% Dwarf Normal 100% Het Green 100% Het Albino Burmese Python by Bayshore Arboreals
25% Dwarf 100% Het Green/albino Burmese Python by Bayshore Arboreals
