Snakes Alive

Snakes are magnificent creatures. Some are really beautiful. Even though people are scared of snakes there are those which are quite good-natured and people keep as pets.

African Rock Pythons

These African snakes weigh in at 250 pounds. They are known to be the largest species of snake in the country. These reptiles are most active during the wet seasons and lie dormant in dry weather. Female African Rock Pythons can lay up to 100 eggs and are aggressively defensive of their broods.

Amethystine Pythons

These snakes make their home in Australia and weigh in at 200 pounds. Even though they are mostly in Australia some can also be found in New Guinea. They have reclusive attitudes and are irritable when disturbed. in certaqin lighting. Amethystine pythons inhabit trees and higher places while those reptiles that are larger live by rivers and other bodies of water.

Boa Constrictors

These snakes live in Central and South America and weight in at 99 pounds. Boa constrictors have distinct, saddle-shaped markings down their backs. They have sharp, backwards-curving teeth for snagging prey. When they have found their meal they will wrap-around their prey and constrict until the prey dies.

Burmese Pythons

These snakes reside in Southeast Asia and weigh in at 403 pounds. These reptiles are known to be very active and shift habitats during their lifespan. Young Burmese pythons like to spend their time in trees but as adults they get too large and heavy to climb and spend time on the ground and in the water.

Cuban Boas (Pictured on top)

These snakes come from Cuba and weigh in at 60 pounds. Thy're also known a Cuban Tree Boas since they enjoy climbing and resting in the canopy of tall trees. They are unusual in that they frequently hunt in groups. The snakes are fond of bats and will wait at strategic positions at cave openeings to grab bats as the emerge. Unfortunately, Cuban boas are endangered because the pose threat to livestock and farmers kill then on sight.

Green Anacondas

These snakes live in South America and weight in at 550 pounds. By mass these reptiles are the largest snakes in the world as well as among the longest snakes. Green anacondas have a special place in South American mythology and are depicted as magical beings with shape-shifting or healing abilities.

Indian Pythons

These snakes make their homes in Southern Asia and weigh in at 200 pounds. They are common in India, Sri Lanka, and the East Indies. They seem to grow larger in Indian jungles. Their habitat varies from grasslands to foothills to forests, and to swamps. Unfortunately, they are hunted for their skins so have become endangered.

Papuan Olive Pythons

These snakes make their homes in New Guinea. They weigh in at 50 pounds. Papuan Olive Pythons are beautiful snakes with their skins shimmering between light and dark olive or brown shades. They feed on small mammals. Despite their size they are known to me mild-mannered and docile even if handled.

Reticulated Pythons

These reptiles make their homes in Southeast Asia and weigh in at 350 pounds. They are known for ambushing and constricting their prey. These snakes have a low metabolic rate so they can go long periods between feeding. Reticulated pythons are mostly nocturnal and retreat to caves and crevices during the daytime and to digest their latest meal.

Yellow Anacondas

These snakes live in South America and weigh in at 120 pounds. They are very colorful reptiles and live in marshes, swamps, and by riverbanks. They'll go into the forest to hunt for animals like peccaries and deer.