Indian Rock Python
Python molurus
Conservation Status
VulnerableReptilia · Pythonidae
About
The Indian python is a large python species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is also known by the common names black-tailed python, Indian rock python, and Asian rock python. Although smaller than its close relative the Burmese python, it is still among the largest snakes in the world. It is generally lighter colored than the Burmese python and reaches usually 3 m. Like all pythons, it is nonvenomous.
Fun Fact
Indian rock pythons can swallow prey as large as leopards whole and then digest every part over several weeks — even bones are dissolved by their powerful stomach acids.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, swamps, marshes, rocky foothills, woodlands, open forest, and river valleys.
Diet
Feed on mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians indiscriminately, but seem to prefer mammals.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance