Blood Python
FamilyPythonidae
Venom TypeNon-venomous
Max Length2 m
RangeSoutheast Asia
HabitatSwamps, Marshes
DietSmall mammals
Danger LevelNone
About the Blood Python
Named for their deep red-brown coloring. Short and heavily built — one of the stoutest pythons relative to length. Heavily exploited for the leather trade. Their natural habitat is swampy lowland forest. Surprisingly docile in captivity despite their intimidating appearance. Wild populations have declined significantly due to overharvesting for skins.
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