Burmese Python
Python bivittatus
As adults Burmese pythons are larger than nearly all native snakes. They are typically tan in color with irregular dark brown blotches on the back. A dark wedge can be…
How to identify
As adults Burmese pythons are larger than nearly all native snakes. They are typically tan in color with irregular dark brown blotches on the back. A dark wedge can be seen on top of the head.
Range
The Burmese python is native to Southeast Asia, but has estabished population in southern Florida in the Everglades ecosystem where it is considered hight invasive.
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Name and etymology
Genus
Python
From Greek mythology, a large serpent living at the center of the earth.
Origin
Sources
- Wikipedia: Python ↗
“Python.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_(genus)
Species epithet
bivittatus
From Latin meaning having two (bi) stripes (vittatus).
Origin
Sources
- Wikipedia: Python bivittatus ↗
“Python bivittatus.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_python
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At a glance
Size
Up to 26ft
Range
The Burmese python is native to Southeast Asia, but has estabished population in southern Florida in the Everglades ecosystem…
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap