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Posted by jdg on January 21, 2003 at 18:40:53:
In Reply to: Re: Opinions ......also very long! posted by zeteki on January 20, 2003 at 20:44:24:
:I do not believe this at all. I was referring to two specific snakes, Morelia spilota (Carpet Python) and Chondropython viridis (Green Tree Python). These animals would usually never meet in the wild, as one is arboreal and the other is not. You should note that these are currently defined as being in different genera and so according to my earlier comments should by no means be capable of producing offspring. The Green Tree Python is moved every few years into the Morelia genus and then back to Chondropython. The interbreeding I described earlier makes me lean strongly to the camp that would place them in Morelia.
I would like to add, just as general information, that both the Green Tree Python and the Jungle Carpet Python can be found in Queensland, Australia. And many consider JCPs to be at least semi-arboreal as they do spend quite a lot of time in trees. So I would think it quite possible that these two species would meet in the wild.
As I don't feel I am well enough informed in the matter to be able to debate the pros and cons of hybrids, I'm going to pretty much stay out of the debate. But I would like to state as a pet owner who is quite serious about making a commitment to the animals I choose to keep that the two things I most consider when deciding on a new reptile pet are care (and whether I feel I can provide such care properly) and appearance. I have little/no intention to breed snakes and do not consider future breedings when looking at animals. I personally find the JCP/GTP cross pictures I have seen to be very beautiful animals and if they were more widely available might consider purchasing one.
- Jackie
