Reticulated python
Description
Scientific name: Malaypython reticulatus
IUCN status: Least Concern
It is world longest snake which grown up to 21 ft, the largest ever snake of this species was recorded in Indonesia which was 22 ft. It is found in South and Southeast Asian countries like India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
They prefer habitat is rainforest, woodlands and grasslands near streams and lakes as it is also a good swimmer. It is an ambush predator, diet mainly consist of mammals and sometime birds. This species is also known to attack humans and a fully grow Reticulated python is capable of eating an adult human being.
This species is being hunted and killed for traditional medicines and sold as pets in many countries
Collection
Natural History
Object Type
Reptile
Material
Skin, bones
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Technique
Taxidermy
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