Indian Python

Python molurus

It is a large python species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Although smaller than its close relative, the Burmese python, it is still among the largest snakes in the world.

It is generally lighter in colour than the Burmese python and usually reaches up to 4 metres in length and a maximum weight of 50kg. The life expectancy of this reptile is more than 20 years.

The Indian python is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List due to a population decline of 30% over the decade 2010-2020, caused by habitat loss, over-exploitation, and lack of conservation actions.

The female can lay up to 100 eggs, and incubation lasts approximately 60 days.

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Pythons have no venom and kill their prey by strangulation.