Blood Python

The blood python is a rather stout but attractive snake, this subspecies occuring from Thailand down to Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. This semi-aquatic python occurs in lowland rainforest in the vicinity of natural streams, rivers, lakes and even the canals of some oil palm plantations. The colour is highly variable and ranges from dark red to orange yellow. The dorsal area is marked with a row of ill-defined yellowish spots that may occur as a complete stripe in some individuals. The flanks are greyish with mottled orange patches white the tail tip is dark in colour. This species feeds on fish, frogs, small mammals and anything it can catch in the wild.