Because of their easy-going nature, the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is largely hunted for pet trade, flesh, and skin. They belong to the family Pythonidae, native to Southeast Asia, and prefer marshy areas or semi-aquatic regions and trees. Their large, heavy body is covered in dark-colored and brown blotches. Females are slightly larger and bulkier than males. Juveniles love to spend time on trees. The Burmese python is a good swimmer, has a rapid growth rate, razor-sharp teeth, poor eyesight, and exhibits a high degree of parental care by incubating its eggs. Because they have poor eyesight, they use chemical receptors and heat sensors to stalk prey.
The Burmese Python has an overall length between 8’-26’ (2.44-7.92 m), body width of roughly 3.5”-8.7” (9-22 cm), and weight from 15-165 lb (6.8-75 kg). The typical lifespan of the Burmese Python is between 20-28 years.
Because of their easy-going nature, the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is largely hunted for pet trade, flesh, and skin. They belong to the family Pythonidae, native to Southeast Asia, and prefer marshy areas or semi-aquatic regions and trees. Their large, heavy body is covered in dark-colored and brown blotches. Females are slightly larger and bulkier than males. Juveniles love to spend time on trees. The Burmese python is a good swimmer, has a rapid growth rate, razor-sharp teeth, poor eyesight, and exhibits a high degree of parental care by incubating its eggs. Because they have poor eyesight, they use chemical receptors and heat sensors to stalk prey.
The Burmese Python has an overall length between 8’-26’ (2.44-7.92 m), body width of roughly 3.5”-8.7” (9-22 cm), and weight from 15-165 lb (6.8-75 kg). The typical lifespan of the Burmese Python is between 20-28 years.
