Burmese Python
These snakes are the largest of the three subspecies of Indian Python, they prey upon mammals, birds, reptiles and as adults, will prey on domestic fowl, pigs and practically anything of appropriate size! The Burmese Python is a heavy bodied snake with males reaching up to 16 feet and the females up to an enormous 26 feet. They have been known to survive in captivity for over 30 years. The female may lay up to 100 leathery eggs at a time, which she will then incubate and protect. The hatchlings are only 18 – 24 inches long! Wild populations are heavily exploited by the exotic leather trade whilst hatchlings are hugely exported to the pet trade. |
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1981).
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