Blood Python

at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

Quick Facts

Latin Name: Python brongersmai
Diet: Carnivore
Lifespan: 20–25 years
Size: 1.5–2.5 m

Weight: Up to 22 kg
Habitat: Swampy forests, marshes, forested regions
Range: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
Conservation Status (IUCN): Least Concern

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About Our Blood Python

The Blood Python (Python brongersmai) is a non-venomous snake species native to the rainforests and wetlands of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Known for its vivid reddish-orange coloration and stocky build, this python stands out among its larger relatives for being shorter but more robust.

Primarily ground-dwelling, Blood Pythons thrive in swampy, marshy environments and forest floors. As ambush predators, they rely on their powerful bodies to constrict prey, coiling tightly to suffocate it before swallowing it whole.

Their striking appearance and unique temperament make them a fascinating species within the reptile world.

Help Protect Blood Python - Adopt Today!

You can support the care of this incredible animal by adopting one today. Animal adoptions at Thrigby Hall help fund essential food, care, and conservation efforts. Adoptions make a thoughtful gift and are a great way to support endangered species.

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