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Basic information

Python curtus

Sumatra Python

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderAmphisbaenians
FamilyPython
GenusCommon Pythons
Czech name
Krajta pestrá
English name
Sumatra Python
Alternative names
Blood Python, Buntpython, Short-tailed Python, Sumatran Short-tailed Python
Synonyms
Python curtus curtus
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest, River
Microhabitat
Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

Body length
max 2,000 mm
SVL
max 1,500 mm
Body mass
max 3,454.1 g
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 27.8 years
Activity
Nocturnal
Diet
Carnivore
Foraging mode
Ambush
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
11–32 individuals
Clutches per year
1–1 × per year
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, eol traitbank, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4
Original documentation
SquamBase · 18064 · dryad-v5