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Calabaria reinhardtii
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West African Burrowing Python, Calabar Ground Python
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| DESCRIPTION COLORATION |
This animal's body, head, and tail are all a similar diameter. The head is small. The tail is very short. This burrowing python also has an enlarged nostril scale to aid in locomotion under the ground. Coloration is red - brown with lighter redder colored spots. The head and tail are darker.
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| SIZE |
18-40"
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| HOME |
West Africa
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| HABITAT |
Tropical forests and savannahs
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| LIFESTYLE |
Burrowing - this snake is known to burrow under the ground as well as under leaves and other debris. Shy & reclusive. Nocturnal.
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| DEFENCES |
This python will curl into a ball for defence similar to that of Ball Pythons. The Burrowing Python's tail resembles it's head.
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| FOOD |
Small mammals, lizards.
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IN CAPTIVITY
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This snake is not very commonly kept in captivity. Recommendations on captive needs as well as success of the species in captivity vary greatly.
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| INTERESTING FACTS | Some herpetologist believe that Calabaria reinhardtii is a Boa - not a Python |
Bibliography:Coborn, John. Boas & Pythons and Other Friendly Snakes. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications Inc., 1995 (Book)Obst, Fritz Jurgen, et al. The Complete Illustrated Atlas of Reptiles and Amphibians for the Terrarium. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications Inc., 1988 (Book)
