Malayopython reticulatus (Reticulated Python)
Animated Photographic Composite
*Winter Gamma Edition
The “Reticulated” or “net-like” portion of its name refers to the complex geometric & color pattern of its scales/skin. It is widely distributed across the world due to trade but is indigenous to SE Asia. This particular specimen was sent to me by a fella out of Vietnam. They are considered the longest snakes in the world & are outweighed only by the Green Anaconda out of South America. The multiple rows of teeth secure prey during constriction, & yes, on rare occasions humans are on the menu. To turn the tables, the main predator of the Python is the King Cobra.
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