Burmese Python (Python bivittatus)

The Burmese Python lives in the swamplands and forests of Southeast Asia. It is one of the largest snakes in the world. Its skin is characterized by a mosaic of browns with dark blotches, bordered by cream or gold.

As a predator, this snake preys on small mammals and birds, but it has also been known to tackle larger animals such as goats or pigs. 

Its hunting technique involves seizing the prey with its sharp rear teeth and coiling its muscular body around it to suffocate it2.

In addition to its impressive hunting skills, the Burmese Python can remain submerged for up to 30 minutes before emerging for a quick breath. 

During the day, this species stays hidden in a cozy and dim environment, only emerging at night. 

Curiously, pythons have vestigial limbs called anal spurs, unlike other modern snakes. They are also one of the very few snakes that incubate their eggs.