(Python bivittatus)
Distribution and habitat
The Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world, native to Southeast Asia. It inhabits tropical forests, swamps, wet grasslands, and areas near bodies of water, taking advantage of its great swimming ability.
Characteristics
It can reach up to 6 meters in length and weigh over 90 kg. Its skin displays a pattern of brown and beige blotches that provides excellent camouflage in its natural environment. It is a non-venomous constrictor snake that kills its prey by suffocation, exerting pressure with its body.
Diet
It feeds on birds, mammals, and reptiles, adapting its diet to the availability of prey. Thanks to its highly flexible jaw, it can swallow large animals whole.
Conservation
Although it is not considered threatened in its original range, the Burmese python is an invasive species in places such as Florida (United States), where it has caused severe impacts on local wildlife.
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