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Reticulated Python

Python reticulatus

Least Concern →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

25 years

Length

6.0 m

Weight

75.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

The reticulated python is the world's longest snake and one of the heaviest. They kill prey by constriction.

Fun Facts

✨ They can swallow prey larger than their head.
✨ The longest recorded specimen was 7.67 meters.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Distributed across Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Thailand.

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇲 Myanmar

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Reticulated Python is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)

Species

Python reticulatus (Reticulated Python)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Reticulated Python?

The scientific name of Reticulated Python is Python reticulatus. It belongs to the genus Python.

What is the conservation status of Reticulated Python?

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Reticulated Python live?

Reticulated Python is found in Distributed across Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Thailand.. Countries include Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand.

What family does Reticulated Python belong to?

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) belongs to the genus Python, which is part of the taxonomic family Pythonidae.

What does Reticulated Python eat?

Reticulated Python is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Reticulated Python live?

Reticulated Python has an average lifespan of approximately 25 years in the wild.

Is Reticulated Python endangered?

No, Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Reticulated Python belong to?

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).