1.7K views · 91 reactions | Sumatran Short-tailed Python (Python curtis) on a large clutch of eggs. These are such an underrated species of snake in my local trade. Each species is amazing in its own unique way. #sumatranshorttailpython #python #pythonsofinstagram #pythoneggs #snake #bloodpython #blackbloodpython #reptilebreeding | Reptile Garden | Facebook

Sumatran Short-tailed Pythons (Python curtus) hatching. AKA Black Bloods. We are so happy to have recently hatched an amazing clutch of these snakes. So undertated in the trade. They become big gentle giants and rarely bite comaprate to other species of Short-tailed Pythons AKA Blood Pythons. Becoming the heaviest bodied snakes in the world for their lenght. The can get around 1,8 to 2 m max and upto 20kg. The Malaysian Short-tailed Pythons becoming the largest. #python #pythoncurtis #shorttaile

14K views · 20K reactions | Sumatran Short-tailed Python trying to get my attention on her tail. This is to prevent a lethal head attack from a predator. Not to be confused with caudal luring when a snake is trying to lure prey in closer. Wiggling the tail like a worm to lure in things like birds, frogs, and lizards. #python #sumatranshorttailpython #reptile #snake #defensive #bloodpython #bloodpythonsofinstagram | Reptile Garden | Facebook