18/08/2026
SUPER DWARF RETICULATED PYTHONS 🐍
One seriously impressive combination of colour, genetics and locality! This Snow SD is a mutation and combination of Albino + Anery, producing that striking near-white appearance with soft yellow/pink tones.
But what exactly does “Super Dwarf” mean? 🤔
With reticulated pythons, Dwarf and Super Dwarf refer to locality genetics, not a single genetic mutation. Certain island populations naturally mature at significantly smaller sizes than mainland retics.
Some recognised examples include:
Super Dwarf localities: Kalatoa, Madu, Karompa and Kayuadi
Dwarf localities: Jampea, Selayar, Tombolongan and Ternate
The percentage tells you how much of the animal’s genetic lineage comes from these island localities.
For example:
• 50% Kalatoa = 50% Kalatoa locality + 50% mainland
• 50% Kalatoa / 25% Jampea = 75% combined Dwarf/SD locality blood + 25% mainland
• 75% Madu / 25% mainland = 75% Super Dwarf locality blood
• 25% Kalatoa / 25% Madu = 50% Super Dwarf
The exact locality matters. A 50% Kalatoa animal and a 50% Jampea animal aren’t equivalent. Kalatoa is a Super Dwarf locality, while Jampea is classed as Dwarf. Higher percentages generally increase the influence of the smaller island lineage, but adult size is still influenced by s*x, genetics, feeding and individual growth.
So when looking at a “Super Dwarf” retic, don’t just look at the SD percentage — look at the actual localities behind that percentage.
Want to know more about Super Dwarf retics, locality percentages or how the genetics work? Ask a member of our team in store — we’re happy to explain! 👋
Scientific name: Malayopython reticulatus
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