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Burmese Pythons (Python Molurus
Bivittatus)
General Info :
Today we know that there are 3 subspecies of Burmese Pythons . These are Ceylon , Indian And Burmese subspecies . One of the most popular pet in snake hobby . Very gentle and docile nature with a great beauty . These is only one negative thing about Burmese Pythons . That is their sizes . It reaches over 20Feet (6-8Meters) . It is one of the longest snakes in the world . Before acquiring a Burmese Python , you should count that .
Appearance :
Tan with dark-edged olive-brown dorsal and lateral blotches . A dark spearhead is present on the top of the head . This is a standart Burmese Python appearance but we know that many different color combinations of Burmese Pythons breeding today . Like green coloration or albino coloration (lacking yellow pigment) .
Sizes :
Adult at 7 to 10 feet (2.1-3M) commonly reaches 14 feet (5M) , This is a heavy snake and can grow much large sizes like 25 feet (8M) .
Range & Habitat :
Burma , Malaysia And Indonesia , They found in open fields wooden areas and they like swimming .
Food :
Mammals , rodents , birds .
Breeding :
Egg-laying up to about 70 eggs .
My Notes :
Burmese Pythons are good natured , docile reptiles but they need extremely large cages to be kept . If you have enough place and enough money (because they eat too much to feed their huge body) then why not . |
