The Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus) also called tigerpython, is the larger subspecies of the Indian python and one of the 6 biggest snakes in the world, native to rain forest areas of Southeast Asia. They are often found near water and are sometimes semi-aquatic, but can also be found in trees. Indian pythons are divided into two recognized subspecies, which can be distinguished by physical characteristics. The Indian python (P. molurus molurus) reach a maximum of about 6.4mtr in length, and weight as much as 90 kg. Burmese pythons, (P. molurus bivitatus) are bigger and can grow to lengths of about 7.6mtr, and can weigh as much as 135kg. The hides of both subspecies are marked with a rectangular mosaic type pattern that runs the full length of the animal, but P. molurus bivitatus is more darkly colored and also characterized by an arrow-shaped marking present on the top of the head.There also exists albino pythons. Python molurus is a solitary species. Mating is the only time that these snakes are commonly found in pairs. Python molurus is carnivorous. Its diet consists mostly of live prey like mammals and rodents. A small portion of its diet consists of reptiles, birds and amphibians. Indian pythons kill prey by biting and constricting until the prey suffocates. Prey items are then swallowed whole.P.molurus are listed on the Appendix II of CITES.

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