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Reticulated Python
Least Concern

Reticulated Python

Malayopython reticulatus

One of the longest snakes in the world, the reticulated python is a powerful constrictor found in tropical forests and wetlands.

Category Reptile
Habitat Forest
Diet Carnivore
Lifespan 15–20 years in the wild; over 25 years in captivity
Size Length 3–6 m commonly, exceptionally longer; weight 30–75 kg
Scientific Name Malayopython reticulatus

About Reticulated Python

One of the longest snakes in the world, the reticulated python is a powerful constrictor found in tropical forests and wetlands.

It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 15–20 years in the wild; over 25 years in captivity, a size of Length 3–6 m commonly, exceptionally longer; weight 30–75 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.

Fun Fact

Reticulated pythons are excellent swimmers and can travel between islands across short stretches of sea.

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Borneo rainforest , Indonesia Southern Thailand wetlands , Thailand