Indian Rock Python

The Indian Rock Python is one of the largest snake species in India, growing up to 6 meters (20 feet) in length. This massive non-venomous constrictor kills its prey by coiling around it and squeezing until the animal can no longer breathe.

Indian Rock Pythons have beautiful brown and tan patterned skin with large blotches. They possess heat-sensing labial pits along their upper jaw that help them detect warm-blooded prey in darkness. Despite their size, they are generally docile toward humans.

These pythons are excellent swimmers and can remain submerged for up to 30 minutes. They feed on mammals (deer, monkeys, pigs), birds, and reptiles. The female lays 20-100 eggs and incubates them by coiling around the clutch and generating body heat through muscle contractions. Protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act.