Pyton curtus

Python curtus is a non-venomous python species found in Southeast Asia. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here

Description

Adults grow to 1.5-1.8 m (5-6 feet) in length and are heavily built. The tail is extremely short relative to the overall length. The color pattern consists of a beige, tan or grayish-brown ground color overlaid with blotches that are brick to blood-red in color.

Geographic range

Found in Southeast Asia in southern Thailand, Malaysia (Peninsular and Sarawak) (including Pinang) and Indonesia (Sumatra, Riau Archipelago, Lingga Islands, Bangka Islands, Mentawai Islands and Kalimantan). According to Stimson (1969), the type locality is Sumatra

Habitat

Occurs in rainforests where it is found in marshes, swamps and along river banks and streams

Feeding

Captive specimens feed almost exclusively on rats, although it is likely that wild individuals feed on a variety of mammals, as well as birds