Reticulated python
Malayopython reticulatus
IUCN Red List StatusLeast Concern
Malayopython reticulatus
The longest snakes in the world, reticulated pythons are famous more for the way they eat than for what they eat.
Due to their size, they are slower-moving than many other snakes but still possess the ability to move quickly when necessary.
Their skin markings provide excellent camouflage among the foliage on the ground, giving them a significant hunting advantage despite not having venom.
Female reticulated pythons can lay between 60 and 100 eggs at a time, which take 70 to 90 days to hatch.
The large size and distinctive scale pattern of reticulated pythons have led to their heavy exploitation for their skin, which is used to make popular leather products such as belts, wallets, and boots.
Habitat loss is another significant threat to this snake. Through our conservation projects in South-East Asia, we work to restore the forest habitats of Borneo, helping not only to protect the future of orangutans but also the survival of all species living there, including the reticulated python.
