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Pythonidae Collection

Pythonidae is a fascinating family of snakes that includes various species with unique characteristics and habitats

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Python sebae, African rock python

Python sebae, African rock python
Hand coloured lithograph from final volume of Erpetologie Generale ou Histoire Naturelle complcte des Reptiles (1854) by A.M.C. Dumeril, G. Bibron, and A. Dumeril

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Royal python (Python regius) Togo. Controlled conditions

Royal python (Python regius) Togo. Controlled conditions

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Diamond Python (Morelia spilota spilota) a subspecies of the more common Carpet python

Diamond Python (Morelia spilota spilota) a subspecies of the more common Carpet python, on fallen moss covered tree in Eucalypt (Myrtaceae) forest, Barrington Tops National Park, New South Wales

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Burtons legless lizard (Liasis burtoni) camouflaged in leaf litter

Burtons legless lizard (Liasis burtoni) camouflaged in leaf litter, can be highly variable in colour pattern, Millmerran, Queensland, Australia

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Woma (Aspidites ramsayi), Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia, November

Woma (Aspidites ramsayi), Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia, November

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Black-headed python (Aspidites melanocephalus), Batchelor, Northern Territory, Australia

Black-headed python (Aspidites melanocephalus), Batchelor, Northern Territory, Australia, October

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Green Python (Morelia viridis) in the rain forest, Iron Range National Park

Green Python (Morelia viridis) in the rain forest, Iron Range National Park. Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Indian python (Python molurus), flicking tongue, Rajasthan, India

Indian python (Python molurus), flicking tongue, Rajasthan, India

Background imagePythonidae Collection: DDE-90037019

DDE-90037019
Black-headed Python, Aspidites melanocephalus, native to Australia Date: 30/07/2008

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Giant Python, illustration from The New Natural History

Giant Python, illustration from The New Natural History
IL281020 Giant Python, illustration from The New Natural History, by John Arthur Thompson (1861-1933), published by G.P. Putnams Sons, 1926 (colour litho) by Reynolds

Background imagePythonidae Collection: A 20 ft. long Python being carried by eleven members of the Zoological Society staff

A 20 ft. long Python being carried by eleven members of the Zoological Society staff
3066179 A 20 ft. long Python being carried by eleven members of the Zoological Society staff, London Zoo, June 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imagePythonidae Collection: A Royal / Ball Python making its way down a branch at London Zoo in October 1925 (b / w photo)

A Royal / Ball Python making its way down a branch at London Zoo in October 1925 (b / w photo)
3245204 A Royal/Ball Python making its way down a branch at London Zoo in October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Portrait of a Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa) with fly, Willaumez Peninsula

Portrait of a Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa) with fly, Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain

Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imagePythonidae Collection: A keeper holding a knot of young Royal or Ball Python at London Zoo in 1931 (b / w photo)

A keeper holding a knot of young Royal or Ball Python at London Zoo in 1931 (b / w photo)
3822564 A keeper holding a knot of young Royal or Ball Python at London Zoo in 1931 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imagePythonidae Collection: A 20 ft. long Python being carried by eleven members of the Zoological Society staff

A 20 ft. long Python being carried by eleven members of the Zoological Society staff
3050639 A 20 ft. long Python being carried by eleven members of the Zoological Society staff, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Illustration, slithering Carpet Python (morelia spilota)

Illustration, slithering Carpet Python (morelia spilota)

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Rock Python skin

Rock Python skin
Dr Colin McCarthy examining a Rock Python skin in the Zoology department of The Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Python skeleton, skull with lower jaw dropped, backbone entire length of body, many vertabrae

Python skeleton, skull with lower jaw dropped, backbone entire length of body, many vertabrae, paired ribs

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Green Tree Python, Morelia viridis, partially coiled around a large branch

Green Tree Python, Morelia viridis, partially coiled around a large branch. The snake is bright green with a broken line of white markings along the midline of the back

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Slithering Burmese Python (Python molurus), view from above

Slithering Burmese Python (Python molurus), view from above

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Burmese Python (Python molurus), brown snake curled in S-shape, high angle view

Burmese Python (Python molurus), brown snake curled in S-shape, high angle view

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Black-headed Python, Aspidites melanocephalus, native to australia

Black-headed Python, Aspidites melanocephalus, native to australia
Black-headed Python, Aspidites melanocephalus, native to Australia

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Python snake (Pythonidae), Ranthambhore, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Python snake (Pythonidae), Ranthambhore, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Python from Malaysia and Indonesia

Python from Malaysia and Indonesia

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Indian Python (Python molurus) adult, close-up of head, Keoladeo Ghana N. P

Indian Python (Python molurus) adult, close-up of head, Keoladeo Ghana N. P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India, February
Indian Python (Python molurus) adult, close-up of head, Keoladeo Ghana N.P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India, February

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Indian Python (Python molurus) adult, close-up of head, Keoladeo Ghana N. P

Indian Python (Python molurus) adult, close-up of head, Keoladeo Ghana N. P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India, December
Indian Python (Python molurus) adult, close-up of head, Keoladeo Ghana N.P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India, December

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Overhead view of a coiled Burmese Python, Python molurus, showing the rich skin colours

Overhead view of a coiled Burmese Python, Python molurus, showing the rich skin colours and distinctive pattern

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Burmese Python, Python molurus

Burmese Python, Python molurus

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Spotted Python, Antaresia maculosa, winding in motion, view form above

Spotted Python, Antaresia maculosa, winding in motion, view form above

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Childrens python

Childrens python (Antaresia childreni) amongst leaf litter. This small python, growing no bigger than 1.5 metres in length, is indigenous to Australia

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Python molurus, tiger python

Python molurus, tiger python
Skeleton of a tiger python (Python molurus) from Southeast Asia, now part of the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Open case with snake skeleton, 1939. The Natural History Mu

Open case with snake skeleton, 1939. The Natural History Mu
This Indian python skeleton, Python molurus, is still on display today

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus) immature, coiled on branch

Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus) immature, coiled on branch

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Snake - Python Indian (Python molurus) close-up of head / tongue out

Snake - Python Indian (Python molurus) close-up of head / tongue out

Background imagePythonidae Collection: Bredls Carpet Python (Morelia bredli) two adults, close-up of heads, coiled together, Outback

Bredls Carpet Python (Morelia bredli) two adults, close-up of heads, coiled together, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia


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Pythonidae is a fascinating family of snakes that includes various species with unique characteristics and habitats. The African rock python, scientifically known as Python sebae, dominates the sub-Saharan region with its impressive size and strength. In controlled conditions in Togo, the Royal python (Python regius) showcases its beautiful patterns and docile nature. The Diamond Python (Morelia spilota spilota), a subspecies of the Carpet python, stands out with its striking coloration and can be found in Australia. Camouflaged amidst leaf litter, the Burtons legless lizard (Liasis burtoni) perfectly blends into its surroundings. Venturing to the Tanami Desert in Northern Territory, Australia during November reveals the Woma snake (Aspidites ramsayi). This elusive creature thrives in arid environments and displays remarkable adaptability. In Iron Range National Park's rainforest lies the Green Python (Morelia viridis), showcasing vibrant hues that harmonize with lush foliage. Rajasthan, India offers sightings of the Indian python (Python molurus), flicking its tongue to sense prey within its range. Illustrations from "The New Natural History" depict a Giant Python capturing our imagination with its immense size. Astonishingly captured by eleven members of Zoological Society staff is an awe-inspiring image of a 20 ft long Python being carried. A black-and-white photograph taken at London Zoo in October 1925 portrays a Royal/Ball Python gracefully maneuvering down a branch—a testament to their arboreal abilities. Lastly, we encounter a Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa) adorned with intricate patterns while sharing space with an oblivious fly on Willaumez Peninsula. These glimpses into different species within the Pythonidae family remind us of their diversity across continents and ecosystems—an enchanting reminder of nature's wonders.