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Blood Python Taxonomy/Breeding

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There are three recognized types of blood pythons, going by various names. My question is can they interbreed, or would that make them a hybrid and unlikely to fertilize. For example, a Sumatran to a Borneo?

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Yes, they would be considered hybrids. I'm not going to get into ethics of hybrids, but I'll give you the facts. There aren't three 'types' of blood pythons; there are three species of short-tail python, P. brongersmai (blood), P. breitensteini (Borneo short tail), and P. curtus (Sumatran short tail). They are completely different species, so yes, a cross between, say, a blood and a Sumatran short-tail, would be a hybrid.

I've seen plenty of short-tail crosses, especially between bloods and Borneos. I don't believe they can reproduce amongst themselves. Now, whether it's morally right is up to you. I believe there are already a few threads on the ethics of it. ;)
 
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