Native Animals

Malayopython reticulatus

Reticulated Python
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2018
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SSN 58057
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Taxonomy

The taxonomic status is pending for approval

Description

Malayopython reticulatus is commonly known as the Reticulated Python. The species does not grow as long but attains greater girth. Some records show that the snake is able to grow up to 8 m long and some have even recorded individuals more than 9 m long. Reticulated Python is easily recognised from its net-like pattern which is coloured green, yellow and black.

Reticulated Python is a constrictor and its diet includes medium to small mammals such as pigs, goats, and deer, waterfowl and nesting birds as well as human beings have been known to be its preys. They have a series of heat-sensing pits along their upper lip which they use to detect prey.

Reticulated Python has tan or yellowish-tan at the head and stout body. A network of black lines extends along the top of the body and down the sides where the lines widen and encircle white spots. This snake primarily inhabits humid forests up to 1,500 m, but is also at home in orchards, agricultural lands and human habitation. This snake feeds any mammal it can overpower, ranging from mice to deer and pigs.

Habits

  Part Habit
 
Oviparous   —   Reproduction through production of eggs that have membranes and/or shells.

Habitats

No Description Suitability Seasonality
1
Artificial - Terrestrial → Plantations
Suitable Unknown
2
Artificial - Terrestrial → Rural Gardens
Suitable Unknown
3
Artificial - Terrestrial → Urban Areas
Suitable Unknown
4
Forest → Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland Forest
Suitable Unknown
References : http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/habitats-classification-scheme-ver3

Assessment

Year Published Assessment Red List Category Version
2018 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
3.1

Location

by State Location
  • Johore 2
  • Kedah 5
  • Pahang 2
  • Perak 1
  • Sarawak 1
  • Terengganu 1
  • Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur 1
  • Federal Territories of Putrajaya 2
Based on publications, specimens, and images

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Amirrudin Bin Ahmad (Dr.)
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Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS)
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Kaviarasu Munian (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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  1. Guideline: Management of Snakebite, 2017. Ministry of Health Malaysia, Putrajaya, Malaysia. — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
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Journal
  1. Malayan Nature Journal, Volume 73, Issue 3, p. 419, 2021
Magazine/Bulletin
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Report
  1. Laporan Inventori Hidupan Liar Putrajaya 2019. Kementerian Air, Tanah dan Sumber Asli (KATS) dan Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara Semenanjung Malaysia (PERHILITAN), Malaysia. — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
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  4. Schoppe, S. (2008). Science in CITES: The biology and ecology of the Southeast Asian Box Turtle and its uses and trade in Malaysia. TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]

Acknowledgements :- Mr. Ahmad Amir Firdaus Bin Mad Apandi, Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Ajla Rafidah Baharom, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Ms. Fatin Farisha Binti Mohd Jamil, Dr. Khairul Naim Bin Adham, Ms. Nor Liyana Binti Hassan, Ms. Norayuni Binti Ramlee, Ms. Norazah Binti Norddin, Mrs. Nur Hazwanie Binti Abd Halim, Ms. Nurfadzilah Bt Azmi, Ms. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Ms. Siti Zubaidah Binti Abdul Latif, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat, Ms. Umairah Binti Ishak, Mrs. Wan Roniza Binti Ismil & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin

Photo credit :- Ahmad Khaldun Ismail, Dr Teo Eng Wah, Kaviarasu Munian & Yasser Arifin

Species Citation :- Malayopython reticulatus. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/58057. [Retrieved 10 December 2023].

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