Blood Python (Python brongersmai)

The Blood Python, also known as the Red Short-tailed Python, lives in the rainforests and marshes of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and nearby islands. It has red to burgundy skin and a muscular body designed for life on the ground. 

Despite being non-venomous, it is a skilled predator that uses ambush tactics to catch small mammals like rats, mice, and birds. 

The Blood Python prefers to live near water, which provides an ideal hunting ground and humidity level for survival. This preference for waterside living also makes them suitable for captivity, as they require a high-humidity environment. 

Sadly, their beautiful skin is highly sought after in the leather industry5, which has decreased their population in some areas.