Yangon Zoological Gardens

Yangon Zoological Gardens

Wildlife • Conservation • Education
Open Daily • 8 am to 5 pm

Our Animals

Quick Facts

Lifespan

20-25 years

Diet

Carnivorous. Feeds on mammals and birds such as rodents, rabbits, pigs, deer, and occasionally larger prey. They are non-venomous and kill prey by constriction.

Habitat

tropical forests, grasslands, swamps, and river areas of Southeast Asia, usually near water.

Geographic Range

Native to Southeast Asia , including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China

Burmese Python

Name Burmese Python
Scientific Name Python bivittatus
Length 16 ft
Weight 90 lb -200 lb
Male Maturity Age 4 years
Female Maturity Age 4 years
Gestation Period The incubation period of the Burmese python is about two months.
Average Offspring Per Birth 12–36 eggs
Native Regions Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China

Characteristics

The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is a large, heavy-bodied, non-venomous snake with dark brown blotches, a muscular body, and heat-sensing pits to detect warm-blooded prey.

Note

Classified as Vulnerable at IUCN red list

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Visitor Tips

  • Visit in the morning for more active animal behavior
  • Follow all safety signs and staff instructions
  • Do not feed animals without staff permission
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