Burmese python, also known as Burmese rock python, double-banded boa. It is a huge snake species that lives mostly in tropical rain forests. I believe that many friends don’t know much about it, so next, let me tell you about it~

1. Basic information

Chinese name: Burmese python

Kingdom: Animalia

Department: Chordate

Subphylum: Vertebrate subphylum

Class: Reptile

Subclass: Biporia

Order: Squamous

Suborder: Snake

Lifespan: 15 years for males, 25 years for females

2. Morphological characteristics

1. The body length of Burmese pythons is about 7 meters and the weight is about 91 kg; Smaller, with a flat snout and 3 pairs of labial sockets.

2. The body color of Burmese python is mostly tan, and the abdomen is white. There are brown markings on the back of the head, like arrows; the back of the body is yellow and covered with large brown cloud-like spots.

III. Distribution range

The Burmese python has a wide distribution range, both at home and abroad, as follows:

1. Abroad, it is mainly distributed in Southeast Asia, the Indo-China Peninsula, the Malay Peninsula and northern India.

2. In my country, it is mainly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Yunnan, Hainan, Guizhou and Hunan.

4. Living habits

The Burmese python is a nocturnal snake, and the frequency of activities at night is relatively high. In addition, Burmese pythons are usually active in trees when they are young. As they age and gain weight, their range of motion gradually returns to the ground.

V. Diet

Burmese pythons are carnivorous snakes, mainly feeding on mammals, birds and reptiles. When preying, it will use its sharp barb-shaped teeth to bite the prey tightly, then bind it with its body, and use its strong muscle strength to crush the prey to death.

Six. Reproduction

1. The reproduction method of Burmese python is oviparous. Males reach sexual maturity and need to grow to 2-3 meters; females reach 2-3 meters. Sexual maturity, needs to grow to more than 2.5 meters.

2. Generally speaking, the breeding time of Burmese pythons is from November to March of the following year. During this time, the female Burmese python will stop eating.

3. Female Burmese pythons usually lay 20-80 eggs; the incubation period for each egg is about 55-70 days at a temperature of 31 degrees Celsius.

7. Molting

The Burmese python sheds its skin every 3-6 weeks. During the molting period, the eyes of the Burmese python will fog up and then gradually become clear after a while.

VIII. Status of Race

It is understood that the number of Burmese pythons is decreasing, and now, they have been listed as national first-class protected animals.

That's all about the Burmese python! Everyone understands, right? If there is anything you don't understand, please leave a message in the comment section below~