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Line 39: Several variations of the Reticulated python are currently being bred in captivity, including the tiger, super tiger, albino (white, lavender, dark lavender, and purple phase), albino tiger, albino super tiger, genetic stripe, sunfire, golden child (this morph may be soon renamed), calico, ivory/white flame, and many others. ====Farming==== Within the past 20 years, Reticulated python farms have grown in many Asian countries, including Indonesia. It is rumored that european settlers introduced them in 1558 to the region. Current estimates state that there are roughly 5,400 reticulated python farms throughout ~~southeast~~Southeast ~~asia~~Asia. In countries such as Indonesia, reticulated pythons are said to outnumber humans 15 to 1. Native peoples first gained interest in farming them when they realized the skin could easily be sold for profit in the snake skin industry. Reticulated python skins are popular sources for purses and boots, such as the typical snakeskin cowboy boot. Prada has also used reticulated python skins on some of their purses. The meat of these snakes is also considered a delicacy amongst local peoples and sells for as much at 50 USD per kilogram. ==Gallery==

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