The Indian Python
The Endangered reptile
Description
The Indian Python's color pattern is whitish or yellowish with the blotched patterns varying from shades of tan to dark brown. This varies with terrain and habitat.It can reach a length of 3 meters and sometimes even 4 meters. Usually the python is about 46 kilograms and 2 meters.
Food chain
Habitat
lakes, swamps,foothills,jungle and some even live in
burrows , and thick mangroves.
Adaptation
Contrary to other snakes, the Indian Python is slow in its movement. It has a timid character and never runs when attacked by its enemies. Apart from moving in a straight line while on land, it maintains a good swimming adaptation. The Indian Python has a proficient ability of surviving in water in a submerged state. The Indian Python has no fangs and this allows it to swallow and consume more objects with a larger mass.