tiger python - it's non-toxic snake, which is considered one of the largest in the world.In 2005, a reptile of this species has been recognized as the most severe in the world.With a length of 8.2 m, it weighed 183 kg.
Appearance
The name of the species of reptiles was due to the color, color reminiscent of a tiger.The length of the tiger python reaches 8 m, and sometimes more.The body of this snake is painted in olive or yellowish-brown color, which are scattered a large dark brown spots.At the head of the tiger python an arrow you can see a dark spot.Among them there are albino - individuals who do not have a protective pigmentation.In nature, albino tiger python is very rare, because the lack of protective coloration dooms him to death in early childhood.However, because of the unusually beautiful appearance, such individuals are very popular among fans of snakes.Therefore, they began to withdraw artificially.
Habitat
tiger python lives in the vast South-East and South Asia.In particular, it is common in countries such as Pakistan, China, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal.As a rule, the representatives of this type can be found in swamps, sparse forests and on rocky foothills and fields.
Lifestyle
tiger python - it's slow-moving reptile, which prefers to hunt at night.This snake attacks the prey from ambush, then bites her and suffocating her body.The food for tiger pythons are rodents, various birds, monkeys and small ungulates.There are even cases where individuals of this type of attack jackals, leopards, wild boars and crocodiles.The most common tiger pythons can be found near water, because they feel good in the water.They know how to swim and dive.Also, these snakes can climb trees.Their life expectancy is 20-25 years.
In nature, there are 3 subspecies of tiger pythons:
- Indian python.
- Burmese python.
- Ceylon tiger python.
The largest of these is the Burmese or dark tiger python.Its length varies between 6 and 8 meters (maximum - 9.15 m), and weighs about 70 kg.In addition, it has a very dark color, which is clearly seen in the photo python.At the same time it has a lot of color variations.This subtype often contain in terrariums.
Smaller is an Indian, which is also called a light tiger python.Its length is 6 m. It is distinguished by a lighter color.This subspecies is included in the Red Book.Because of his hunting population is constantly decreasing.The skin of snakes used to make wallets, shoes, belts and so on. The smallest among the tiger python is considered a subspecies of Ceylon.Its length rarely exceeds 3 m. Externally it is strongly reminiscent of the Indian python.Ceylon can distinguish a reddish color on the head.
Content pythons requires the establishment of certain conditions, in particular, needs a specially equipped cage equipped with additional heating.Improper handling tiger pythons are dangerous.
