Bismarck Ringed Python
Bismarck ringed python is a species of nonvenomous snake occurring on the islands of the Bismarck Archipelago. The species is nocturnal and fossorial. At present, there are no recognized subspecies of this species.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Serpentes |
Family | Pythonidae |
Genus | Bothrochilus |
Scientific Name | Bothrochilus boa |
Length | 152–183 cm (4.99–6 ft) |
Color | A shade of brown with black rings or uniform blackish brown; generally a light spot at the back of the eye; highly iridescent scales |
Distribution | Islands of Bismarck Archipelago |
Habitat | Rain forests |
Diet | Mainly small rodents |
Venom Fact | Nonvenomous |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | Up to 12 eggs |
Average Lifespan | Can live more than 20 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |