Reticulated python

The reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) is a nonvenomous constrictor native to South and Southeast Asia. Its intricate netlike markings and exceptional length distinguish it from other pythons.

Pythonidae: Pythonidae is a family of nonvenomous constrictor snakes found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. The reticulated python is a member of this family.
Constricting: Constricting is the act of gripping prey with coils and tightening them to prevent effective blood circulation. The python kills prey by coiling around it and constricting.
Invasive species: An invasive species is a nonnative organism whose establishment or spread causes ecological, economic, or social harm. Introduced reticulated pythons can pose ecological concerns outside their native range.
Burmese python: The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is a large constrictor native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a similarly large Asian python, but belongs to a different genus and has different markings.
Constrictor: A constrictor is an animal that subdues prey by wrapping around it and applying pressure. This describes how the reticulated python kills prey.
Infrared sensing in snakes: Infrared sensing in snakes is the detection of radiant heat by specialized facial organs. Heat-sensitive pits help the python locate warm-bodied prey in darkness.
Snakebite: A snakebite is an injury caused by a snake's teeth, whether or not venom is injected. Although nonvenomous, a reticulated python can inflict serious bites.
Green anaconda: The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is a massive, semiaquatic constrictor native to tropical South America. It is often compared with the reticulated python as a contender for the world's heaviest snake.
Snake: A snake is an elongated, limbless reptile with a flexible skull and no external ear openings. The reticulated python shares the defining anatomy of snakes.
Ambush predator: An ambush predator waits concealed before attacking prey that approaches within striking distance. The python commonly relies on stealth and a sudden strike rather than pursuit.

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