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Albino Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus)

August 26th, 2010
Albino Python

Me holding the Albino Python

Albino Python

Yes Doi, the head is crawling from your back to your head, cover your eyes!

Having gone to crocolandia in Talisay along with SoloflightED, CebuRoadtrip and MaldeetuhRamblings, we had the rare opportunity, to hold, feel, and hug the huge Albino Burmese Python!

I am an animal lover and I love almost all types of animals (prize if you can guess the complete list of animals I dislike ;) ) Large snakes are no exception. The bigger they are the better :D

The Albino Burmese Python is one of the prized collections of the zoo. They have two of them but only one was allowed to be brought out because the other one was molting. You must NEVER disturb a snake in molting.

Fun Fact:

  • Burmese Pythons are beautiful snakes that are capable of growing up to 19ft long!
  • They feed on their prey by suffocating them and NOT by breaking their bones.
  • There was once a case of a Burmese python eating a crocodile but died in the process
  • The “Albino” characteristic is due to lack of pigmentation of color thus resulting in to pale color (or yellow-white in this case) and most especially: red eyes.

The Boa and Python Difference

So what’s the difference between a Boa and a Python?

  • The Boa Constrictor’s major difference is in the birthing process where the Python lays eggs while the Boa gives birth through a process called parturition.
  • However, it is also important to note that the Boa Constrictor is Viviparous, meaning it has eggs that hatch inside and come out during parturition.
  • Lastly what people should know that these huge snakes are not venomous but then again their oral cavities are still filled with bacteria and if you do get bitten then this can cause an infection. Snakes are generally peaceful creatures and if you happen to be bigger than it is then it’s generally safe to assume that it’s more scared of you…usually.

    And here are some more photos of the nice friendly python who was patient enough to put up with our tomfoolery observation and appreciation of it in action.

    Albino Python

    Ed happy to have and to hold a python in his hands

    Thanks again to Doi, Ed, and Audrey for accompanying the lonely Photoblogger to one of his random adventures :P Till next time guys :D

    Soloflighted, doispeaks, and maldeetuhramblings

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    • Nicholas Leong says on: August 26, 2010 at 12:25 pm

       

      Never hugged one. Touched one :P And I think that is enough. I love animals… haha but doubt I’ll put one over my neck.

      And they are heavy too! :P

    • The Photoblogger says on: August 26, 2010 at 1:05 pm

       

      haha, I wanna have one as a pet, the nice cool skin is very refreshing!

    • Veron says on: August 26, 2010 at 1:42 pm

       

      asa ni dapit?

    • Jojo says on: August 26, 2010 at 1:45 pm

       

      Coolness!!!

    • The Photoblogger says on: August 26, 2010 at 1:46 pm

       

      hi ronnie :D sa crocolandia. :D lingaw au didto!

    • The Photoblogger says on: August 26, 2010 at 1:55 pm

       

      thanks sir jojo :)

    • Charles Ravndal says on: August 27, 2010 at 1:17 am

       

      Oh my! That’s a huge snake!

    • The Photoblogger says on: August 27, 2010 at 9:20 am

       

      yep yep :D the bigger the snake the better :D

    • Joan says on: August 27, 2010 at 12:50 pm

       

      wow! i havent touched one.. ever.. :)

    • fufu says on: August 28, 2010 at 10:04 am

       

      that’s HUGE

    • The Photoblogger says on: August 28, 2010 at 2:15 pm

       

      @fufu, thank’s for dropping by, u have an awesome blog, yep it’s really huge

    • Muhd Naufal says on: November 11, 2010 at 7:20 pm

       

      Hello there!Well that’s a nice snake!Yep i am also an animal lover..btw do beware..as it is dangerous and can eat us too ^_^

      Yeaa and also they’re awesome!

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