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The reticulated python is the largest snake native to Asia. More than a thousand wild reticulated pythons in southern Sumatra were studied, and estimated to have a length range of 1.5 to 6.5 m (4 ft 11 in to 21 ft 4 in), and a weight range of 1 to 75 kg (2 lb 3 oz to 165 lb 6 oz). [27]
This is a list of all extant genera, species, and subspecies of the snakes of the family Pythonidae, otherwise referred to as pythonids or true pythons.It follows the taxonomy currently provided by ITIS, [1] which is based on the continuing work of Roy McDiarmid [2] and has been updated with additional recently described species.
In Puerto Rico, a population of reticulated pythons (Malayopython reticulatus) are known to be currently established, with a remarkably high rate of albinism, suggesting establishment from domesticated pet stock. Records of reticulated pythons date back to as early as 2009, and the population was recognized as established by 2017. [6]
Wild-caught reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) unknown sex 6 m (20 ft), 80 kg (180 lb); Probably, this is largest snake in Phuket in last decade. Caught by Ruamjai Rescue Foundation, December 18, 2014, Phuket , Thailand .
This is a list of extant snakes, ... Kayaudi dwarf reticulated python; ... List of snakes, overview of snake families and genera.
Raymond Hoser erected the genus Broghammerus for the reticulated python in 2004, naming it after German snake expert Stefan Broghammer, on the basis of dorsal patterns distinct from those of the genus Python, and a dark mid-dorsal line from the rear to the front of the head, and red or orange (rather than brown) iris colour. [6]
The snakes appeared in no hurry to escape, which allowed the team to closely study the ball. It contained five males in the 30-pound range, and a 14-foot, 85-pound female. Two additional males ...
The reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) of Southeast Asia is longer but more slender, and has been reported to measure as much as 8 m (26 ft) in length and weigh up to 168 kg (370 lb). [ 1 ] [ 55 ] [ 56 ] The Burmese python , a south-east Asian species is known to reach up to 6 m (20 ft) and weigh as much as 150 kg (330 lb) and is ...