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  • Reptile species, especially snakes, are protected under national and international laws.
  • Illegal handling and trade of protected reptiles pose significant challenges to conservation efforts.
  • Accurate genetic identification methods are crucial for enforcing wildlife legislation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate novel multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for carpet python (Python carpet) genetic profiling.
  • To create a comprehensive DNA reference database for carpet python allele frequencies.
  • To support the enforcement of laws protecting reptiles from illegal activities.

Main Methods:

  • Development of three 11-plex PCR assays targeting 24 tetra- and penta-nucleotide repeat loci in carpet python DNA.
  • Optimization of assays using 1 nanogram of template DNA, similar to human forensic standards.
  • Inclusion of quality assurance markers and development of allelic ladders for assay reliability.
  • Creation of a DNA reference database with allele frequencies from 249 carpet python samples.

Main Results:

  • Successfully developed three 11-plex assays capable of typing 24 distinct carpet python genetic loci.
  • Seventeen new loci were characterized, alongside seven previously identified loci for comparative studies.
  • Assays demonstrated high accuracy and reliability, suitable for forensic applications.
  • A foundational DNA reference database of allele frequencies was established.

Conclusions:

  • The developed multiplex assays provide a powerful tool for the genetic identification of carpet pythons.
  • These assays can significantly aid in the enforcement of wildlife protection laws by identifying illegally handled animals.
  • Further validation is recommended before widespread application in criminal investigations involving carpet pythons.