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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.
1,177 Questions
Where does the paradise tree snake live?
Southern Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and Indonesia. Mostly found in lowland rainforest's.
Do pythons and boa constrictors have small hind legs?
They have small, rudimentary rear leg bones buried in muscle, but these bones serve no purpose for modern day snakes. They do, however, offer evidence that snakes share a common ancestor with lizards.
Why did your ball python kill its prey but not eat it?
If the python was not hungry, but saw the prey as a threat, it would eliminate the threat but not eat it.
Can you have your ball python in a dark spot or not?
Yes, of course. All snakes are hibernators. If your getting some good zzzzz's, do you like the lights on? Think NOT.
This question is vague--ball pythons should have 12 hours of light, and 12 hours of dark each day. They are nocturnal, so they sleep when the lights are ON. If the lights are off all the time, their rest will be disturbed. Ball pythons do not hibernate. Yes! Snakes hibernate even captive bred or kept snakes. Usually aroud nov 1- feb 1 will be their time, to slow down or hibernate. At that time they should be on a 10 hour light cycle. The most light time a snake should be getting is 14 hours, usually during the months of may 1-august 1 which is mid summer time. I have found that people vary their snakes cycles based on what they do with their snakes. I have 44 years of experience and the drive that all animals wether captive bred or wild caught should be kept on as natural a schedule as possible for their health and survival. I have found that it does not matter wether the lights are on or off the snakes will move or sleep when they choose to, eat when they want to, enjoy a good basking in the natural sunlight ( as long as your neighbors don't know). Usually a 75 watt basking bulb will give the heat they require if you don't take them out of their cage (heat only one side of the tank).
Do you have facts about the Indian python?
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)
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.
Do crocodiles eat Reticulated Python?
it depends at the circumstances. NO. It's the opposite. The pythons eat the crocodiles!
How do you get a 2 headed snake?
Two-headed snakes and turtles are the results of rare birth defects, basically the same that cause conjoined(siamese) twins in humans.
There's no known way of causing this to happen, it's just something that nature throws up every now and then.
Usually the creatures born like that don't live very long.
Why are rough scaled pythons rare?
Rough-scaled pythons are only rare in captivity. They don't thrive in captivity and often become ill and die when kept as pets. In the wild, they have very small territories compared to other pythons and breeding efforts are underway to propagate the species.
The under side of your ball python is all cut up and stinks what would cause this?
Take your python to the vet IMMEDIATLY. She/he could have a very serious deadly infection.
It's probably the things you have in the cage. Ask the vet for more.
Can your cat get hurt by a ball python?
Yes. Python's have been known to eat cats, dogs and other animals when they are hungry.
When did Indian pythons become endangered?
The Indian Python was put on the endangered list June 14th 1976 - See related link for full details.
Is it safe for your pregnant wife to handle your ball python?
Yes - provided she washes her hands afterwards (as you should after handling any reptile)
Is a budgie a good pet for an eleven year old?
probably not cause they are really big birdds and if they got out of their cage the might hurt the eleven year old if the eleven year old opened the cage so no a budgie is not a really good pet fo r a eleven yaer old i would probably recomind a rabbit or a hamster something small for a eleven year old cause it would be a smaller pet for the elevn year old
Why are Eastern Hognose Snakes endangered?
because people think that it is scary and is going to bit you and they kill it.And they are losing there habitat rapidly.PS. there not going to hurt you or hurt pets.
Does a emerald tree boa need to live in the rain forest?
Not really, it could possible adapt like polor bears or like other animals.
What is the difference between is BASIC vs. Python?
Feature-by-feature, how powerful is BASIC vs. Python programming
What types of Pythons are in North Carolina?
To my knowledge, none naturally. Pythons are generally in areas that are warm all year round. However, there are reports and urban legends of people releasing their pet snakes into the wild because they got too big or they don't want them anymore. I know of pictures you could probably find on the net of a Reticulated or Burmese python in Florida that attempted to eat a small alligator. I am an amateur in herpetology and have loved reptiles since I was young. I have two 3 year old Ball pythons which originate from the subtropical regions to the Savannah's of Africa.
Here is a link of common snakes located in North Carolina:
http://www.bio.davidson.edu/projects/herpcons/herps_of_nc/snakes/snakes.html
(Just curious, but why do you ask?)
