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Reticulated Pythons (Python Reticulatus)
General Info :
Reticulated Pythons are classic pythons . They are colorfull , big and powerfull . Because its very huge sizes Reticulated Pythons are potentially dangerous and aggresive reptiles .
Appearance :
The patterns of Reticulated Pythons have been likened to an oriental rug in terms of variations on a theme of gold , olive , tan , brown and dark gray blotches . The blotches are outlined in black , against a silver gray body . Eye colors of The Reticulated Pythons can be orange to brown or gray to green . Today reptile breeders are making different color variations from these huge reptiles like Albino (lacking of the yellow pigment) Reticulated Pythons or Etc .
Sizes :
The Retics (The Reticulated Pythons) world's longest snake and also world's longest reptile . It is not heavy than The Green Anaconda but it is longer than it . It can reach 30 feet (9M) , Adults are like 10-16 feet (3-5M) . It will weigh 65-90 pounds (30-45kg) when it reaches 16 feet (5M) .
Range & Habitat :
Southeast Asia , The Philippines , Indo-Pacific Islands .
They are very good swimmers and climbers . They live inside the jungles up on the trees . They feel more secure in the trees .
Food :
Mammals , Rodents , Birds .
Breeding :
Egg-laying up to about 100 eggs .
My Notes :
Very big and usually aggresive ; Not recommended for the beginners! |