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Copyright: Enio Branco (Brutamonte)
![Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 14 W: 0 N: 63]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/s-n-g.gif) (769) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-02-28 |
| Categories: Reptiles |
| Camera: Sony W50 |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-08-03 21:09 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Portuguese] |
The Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus), with a maximum recorded length of 33 feet (10 meters), is the longest existing snake species. It can weigh up to 350 lbs. It should be noted, however, that the reticulated python is relatively slender and long, and therefore not necessarily the largest: the Green Anaconda can be roughly twice as heavy at the same length.Those who work with reticulated pythons often cite an unusual level of intelligence and awareness compared to other species.
The reticulated pythons's appearance is a complex geometric pattern that incorporates numerous different colors. The back typically has a series of irregular diamond shapes which are flanked by smaller markings with light centers. This species has a wide distribution, variations of size, color, and markings. Two subspecies currently exist, Python reticulatus jampeanus (Jampea Retics), and Python reticulatus saputrai (Selayer retics). It is an egg layer that lays between 60 and 100 eggs, at an incubation temperature of 88-90 °F (31 - 32 °C) (optimal), these eggs take an average of 88 days to hatch.
Although their interactivity and beauty draws much attention, some feel they are unpredictable.[citation needed] Attacks are rare, but the species has been responsible for several human fatalities in both the wild and captivity. This species of snake is one of the few that have documented, but not verified, cases of eating people. Given maximum size, it is possible, although likely exceedingly rare.
There was a report in 2004 of a 49-foot (15 meter) Indonesian specimen, however it was later shown to be false.
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