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Pythons
Pythons are a family of non-venomous snakes that are native to Africa, Asia and Australia. Pythons are ambush predators that use constriction to kill their prey. Unlike female boas, female pythons lay eggs. Pythons are hunted for their skin, which is used, like leather, to make shoes, handbags and other fashion accessories. Questions about pythons can be directed here.
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What is the difference between a anaconda and a python?
Anacondas belong to the boa family and are found in South America and the Amazon basin. A python belongs to the family Pythonidae. It prowls the thick and dense forest of South Asia, South East Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The anaconda is not a choosy eater . The python however is a bit choosy with its choice of food. This giant snake loves to eat mammals and birds only. Anaconda is aquatic and lives in marshes, swamps, and rivers. Meanwhile, the python loves to perch on trees and stay on drier land .
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Where does a Green tree Python get its water?
a green tree python gets its water from nearby lakes , ponds, and rivers
Yes, they do.
but it doesn't hurt that much if it was a newly born python.
What is a white ball python called?
A white ball python could be any of the white pythons. Those are the Blue-Eyed Leucistic Ball Python, Ivory Ball Python, Hypo Ivory Ball Python and the Piebald Ball Python.
Diet consists of small mammals and birds, the larger the python the larger the prey which include pigs, dogs, cats and primates, etc., the python ambushes it's prey, holds it with it's teeth and suffocates the victim with constriction rather then crushing it, after swallowing the prey whole digestion takes many days to several weeks depending on the size of the prey.
General information!
Python Scientific classification.
Kingdom: Animalia.
Phylum: Chordata.
Subphylum: Vertebrata.
Class: Reptilia.
Order: Squamata.
Suborder: Serpentes.
Infraorder: Alethinophidia.
Family: Pythonidae.
Genus: Python.
Species: P. molurus
The (Asiatic) Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) is a member of the Pythonidae family and has and average length of 15 ft. (4.57 m) to 25 ft. (7.62 m) however, it is possible for some to grow near 30 ft. (9.14 m) with a weight of 300lbs. (136.08 kg.), the largest was measured at 33 ft. (10.05 m), they can be located in Southeast Asia and can be found in the various Tropical Rainforest's which covers over 1.9 million sq. km (1.180,605 sq. mi.), a member of the Boa family the female can have as many as 100 eggs at a time (Average is 60 eggs)and the hatchlings are at least 2 ft. (61 cm) in length, life span of the python is 25 to 30 years. Dietconsists of small mammals and birds, the larger the python the larger the prey which include pigs, dogs, cats and primates, etc., the python ambushes it's prey, holds it with it's teeth and suffocates the victim with constriction rather then crushing it, after swallowing the prey whole digestion takes many days to several weeks depending on the size of the prey.
Diet consists of small mammals and birds, the larger the python the larger the prey which include pigs, dogs, cats and primates, etc., the python ambushes it's prey and suffocates the victim rather then crushing it, after swallowing the prey whole digestion takes many days to several weeks depending on the size of the prey.
General information!
Python Scientific classification.
Kingdom: Animalia.
Phylum: Chordata.
Subphylum: Vertebrata.
Class: Reptilia.
Order: Squamata.
Suborder: Serpentes.
Infraorder: Alethinophidia.
Family: Pythonidae.
Genus: Python.
Species: P. molurus
The (Asiatic) Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) is a member of the Pythonidae family and has and average length of 15 ft. (4.57 m) to 25 ft. (7.62 m) however, it is possible for some to grow near 30 ft. (9.14 m) with a weight of 300lbs. (136.08 kg.), the largest was measured at 33 ft. (10.05 m), they can be located in Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical rainforest's, a member of the Boa family the female can have as many as 100 eggs at a time (Average is 60 eggs)and the hatchlings are at least 2 ft. (61 cm) in length, life span of the python is 25 to 30 years. Dietconsists of small mammals and birds, the larger the python the larger the prey which include pigs, dogs, cats and primates, etc., the python ambushes it's prey and suffocates the victim rather then crushing it, after swallowing the prey whole digestion takes many days to several weeks depending on the size of the prey.
A python can grow up to twice an adult's size. So, they can probably eat anything, even a small child!
General information!
Python Scientific classification.
Kingdom: Animalia.
Phylum: Chordata.
Subphylum: Vertebrata.
Class: Reptilia.
Order: Squamata.
Suborder: Serpentes.
Infraorder: Alethinophidia.
Family: Pythonidae.
Genus: Python.
Species: P. molurus
The (Asiatic) Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) is a member of the Pythonidae family and has and average length of 15 ft. (4.57 m) to 25 ft. (7.62 m) however, it is possible for some to grow near 30 ft. (9.14 m) with a weight of 300lbs. (136.08 kg.), the largest was measured at 33 ft. (10.05 m), they can be located in Southeast Asia and can be found in the various Tropical Rainforest's which covers over 1.9 million sq. km (1.180,605 sq. mi.), a member of the Boa family the female can have as many as 100 eggs at a time (Average is 60 eggs)and the hatchlings are at least 2 ft. (61 cm) in length, life span of the python is 25 to 30 years. Dietconsists of small mammals and birds, the larger the python the larger the prey which include pigs, dogs, cats and primates, etc., the python ambushes it's prey, holds it with it's teeth and suffocates the victim with constriction rather then crushing it, after swallowing the prey whole digestion takes many days to several weeks depending on the size of the prey.
Smaller pythons eat rats and mice, but bigger will eat guinea pigs or pigs.
How fast does a burmese python move?
That would depend on how plentiful it food source is.
Diet consists of small mammals and birds, the larger the python the larger the prey which include pigs, dogs, cats and primates, etc., the python ambushes it's prey, holds it with it's teeth and suffocates the victim with constriction rather then crushing it, after swallowing the prey whole digestion takes many days to several weeks depending on the size of the prey.
General information!
Python Scientific classification.
Kingdom: Animalia.
Phylum: Chordata.
Subphylum: Vertebrata.
Class: Reptilia.
Order: Squamata.
Suborder: Serpentes.
Infraorder: Alethinophidia.
Family: Pythonidae.
Genus: Python.
Species: P. molurus
The (Asiatic) Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) is a member of the Pythonidae family and has and average length of 15 ft. (4.57 m) to 25 ft. (7.62 m) however, it is possible for some to grow near 30 ft. (9.14 m) with a weight of 300lbs. (136.08 kg.), the largest was measured at 33 ft. (10.05 m), they can be located in Southeast Asia and can be found in the various Tropical Rainforest's which covers over 1.9 million sq. km (1.180,605 sq. mi.), a member of the Boa family the female can have as many as 100 eggs at a time (Average is 60 eggs)and the hatchlings are at least 2 ft. (61 cm) in length, life span of the python is 25 to 30 years. Dietconsists of small mammals and birds, the larger the python the larger the prey which include pigs, dogs, cats and primates, etc., the python ambushes it's prey, holds it with it's teeth and suffocates the victim with constriction rather then crushing it, after swallowing the prey whole digestion takes many days to several weeks depending on the size of the prey.
Reticulated pythons grow extremely quickly. If fed properly, they should reach 7-8 ft in their first year, then 10-12 ft in their second year, until they reach their full size. If they are a dwarf or super dwarf version they will grow as quickly early on, but their growth will slow down quicker.
What should you breed with your normal ball python to get a piebald?
If you are wanting to get Pied Ball Pythons out of a normal you will have a bit of trouble.. You would first have to find a Ball Python that is Heterozygous (HET) Pied. You would then have to breed the HET to the normal and get HET Pied babies. If you are worried about inbreeding then you would need two Normals and Two HET pieds so you would have two clutches of HET Pied babies. you would then have to wait till they are breeding age and breed the HET Pieds together. The odds of getting a Pied are about 20% or so from two HET pieds. Of course you could just buy two HET Pieds and leave the normal out of it. The first method is a run around way to do it without putting down a grand on a pure Pied as apposed to the $120+ for Het Pieds. I hope this answer helps you out.
~Medusa
Will a ball python eat a boa or will a boa eat a ball python?
A boa can eat a ball python... It's happened before. I'm not sure if pythons could eat boas though. I don't think pythons are cannibalistic.
They can in fact see, they also use they're tongue as a sense of where they are, and memory.
Which snake is more powerful the Anaconda or Python?
The anaconda and python are both strong animals that could swallow a horse. It depends on how long the anaconda is or the python's length. Usually anacondas are more vigorous due to their length and size.
What are the names of pythons?
There are many python species - including... Burmese Pythons, Reticulated Pythons, Royal Pythons, Carpet Pythons, Childrens Pythons, Blood Pythons, & Indian Pythons
What does it mean when saliva is coming out your royal pythons nose and mouth?
It has a respatory infection but it will go away soon.
I'm sorry, d'you mean a python? If so, it's a large, non-venemous snake which kills by constriction. The longest record snake was a reticulated python, at 33 ft. in length.
What does it mean if a ball python opens its mouth?
If the snake is about to enter shed they will do this also sometimes they do it to cool off and/or stretch. However if it is not preparing to shed it is usually a sign of a respiratory infection (very serious and life threatening for your snake). So if its not time for it to shed you should see a vet ASAP. Other signs are that it makes abnormal noises and has difficulty breathing. Make sure your temps are set right and you have the right humidity for your snake. Having to much or to little humidity (usually to much it is not as common with to little) is what causes this infection to begin with. If it has the infection it will die unless it sees a vet for treatment. If you choose to watch it and see if it gets worse you should do some research on ball pythons getting respiratory infection (AKA RI) so you can better understand whats going on. Also it could be mouth rot or any other number of health problems (which is why I strongly recommend a vet).
How long after feeding your ball python should you wait before handling it?
between 24 and 48 hours is good. if it is a young snake wait at least 48 hours. if it is older, you might be able to take it out sooner.
What types of snakes don't get IBD?
IBD has only been found in Boas and in rare cases Burmese Pythons. Snakes outside of those families have not been found so far to have IBD. Mites have been known to transfer it between host but snakes such as King snakes and Corn snakes have not been found to contract it. If you are considering a species for a pet that is not susceptible to IBD I recommend Corn Snakes. If you would still be interested in Pythons then Ball Pythons and Kenyan Sand Boas are good starts. Both are hardy and neither have had any known occurrence of IBD
Not usually, no. If it's a small calf, it might, but not a full-grown cow.
Can you handle a royal python often?
Depends entirely on the individual royal - some are find to handle every day and are really chilled out - others are stressed and won't take handling once a week well - depends entirely on the snake!
If you havn't got one yet and are thinking about it - definantly get a CB one rather than a CF or WC one as they will TEND to be more chilled. No guarantees though!
Can a burmese python and a reticulated python live in the same tank?
I wouldn't recommend it - the Reticulated python will eventually weigh more than twice that of the Burmese Python - and could theoretically crush it under the weight of the heavier snake.
How can a green tree python snake live in Australia?
Green tree pythons are native to Australia, so they have adaptations to live there.
