Category
name is derived from the Latin word "reticulatus," means net-like, due to the complex patterns on its scales that resemble a net
found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia
Habitat:
Spends most of its days coiled up in trees or lying in wait for prey
Pythons can easily climb trees
excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to 30 minutes, letting their prey come to the surface for air before striking
Excellent hunters who can catch and kill prey precisely
Take down prey much more significant than themselves by coiling around them tightly and suffocating them
Sharp teeth and powerful jaws also allow them to grip and hold onto their meals quickly