Simalia clastolepis explained

Simalia clastolepis,[1] also known as the Moluccan python or yellow python, is a species of python found in Indonesia in dense forests of the islands on Ambon and Seram im Maluku. They can grow to be 8–9 feet in length.[2]

Description

As hatchlings they have a red in color, which then turns from brown to yellow, then as adults, will get black along their spine. They can also be patternless or striped.

Notes and References

  1. Reynolds. R. Graham. Niemiller. Matthew L.. Revell. Liam J.. 2014. Toward a Tree-of-Life for the boas and pythons: Multilocus species-level phylogeny with unprecedented taxon sampling. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution.
  2. Web site: Anthony Caponetto Reptiles - Moluccan Pythons . Acreptiles.com . 2012-07-07.