Reticulated python

The reticulated python (Python reticulatus) is a species of Python found in Southeast Asia. Adults can grow to 22.8 feet (6.95 m) in length but average is 9.8-19.7 feet. They are the world's longest snakes and longest reptile, but not the most heavily built. They usually weigh about 350 lbs. The thickest and heaviest living snake is the anaconda, also known as the green anaconda. Like all pythons, they are non-venomous constrictors (they squeeze their prey) and normally not considered dangerous to humans. Although large ones are powerful enough to kill an adult human, attacks seldom happen.

Reticulated python
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Pythonidae
Genus:	Python
Binomial name
Python reticulatus

Reticulated Python Media

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  The "reticulated" net-like patterning that gives the reticulated python its name

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  Head of a reticulated python

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  Skull of a reticulated python

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  Malayopython reticulatus, Reticulated python - Kaeng Krachan District, Phetchaburi Province (47924282891)

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  A captive reticulated python eating a chicken

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  Large reticulated pythons are occasionally found on the outskirts of Bangkok. Usually, a minimum of two people is required to successfully extract such a large snake.

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  Reticulated python in Pune

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  Reticulated python with an unusual color pattern: Various color patterns are found in captive-bred specimens – some brought about by selective breeding.

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  In Ragunan Zoo, Terrarium, South Jakarta, Indonesia