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Indian python
Python molurus
The Indian Python is a large snake primarily found in the Indian subcontinent, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. It typically measures between 3 and 4 meters in length, although some specimens can reach up to 6 meters, and weighs between 30 and 90 kg. Its coloration is generally beige or light brown with dark spot-like patterns along its back. The Indian Python is a constrictor, meaning it kills its prey by suffocating it before swallowing it whole. It primarily feeds on mammals, birds, and reptiles, which it captures using its strength and ability to camouflage in its environment. While its population remains relatively stable, this snake can be threatened by habitat loss and hunting for its skin.