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Do pythons live in caves?

Do pythons live in caves?

Pythons live near the equator, in Asia and Africa, where it is hot and wet and their huge bodies can stay warm. They make their homes in caves or in trees and have become used to living in cities and towns since people have been moving in on their territory.

Do Burmese pythons live in swamps?

Natural Habitat of the Burmese Python Burmese pythons live in many diverse settings, including mountainous areas, rugged foothills, swamps, woodlands, arid forests, river valleys, marshes and grasslands.

Do Burmese pythons live in holes?

Pythons shelter in hollows, under rocks, in abandoned mammal burrows and tree branches, depending on the species. “The Burmese python is an invasive species that has been discovered living and successfully breeding in the Florida Everglades,” Viernum said.

Where do Burmese pythons live naturally?

Burmese pythons are native to Asia, from eastern India through Vietnam and southern China. They are not found in extreme southern Thailand, Myanmar or Western Malaysia, but occur on the islands of Java, Bali, Sumbawa and a small part of Sulawesi.

Do Pythons eat bats?

“Like with any snake, if you leave them alone they’ll leave you alone – they’re more afraid of you than you are of them,” he said. The python devours the bat. “But with a snake that size, anything that’s small – chickens, small dogs, small cats – it can eat things like that.”

Do carpet pythons eat fruit bats?

A Caboolture man was treated to an amazing nature show in his own garden when a carpet python tried to make a meal out of a low-flying fruit bat. This carpet python came off second best when it tackled a fruit bat.

Do carpet pythons eat bats?

“Like with any snake, if you leave them alone they’ll leave you alone – they’re more afraid of you than you are of them,” he said. The python devours the bat. “I have seen a few photos of them eating bats but there are also things like possums, rats, other birds.