Southeast Asia, South Asia, IndonesiaFound in grasslands, forests habitats across Southeast Asia, South Asia, Indonesia, the Burmese Python is a carnivore member of the Pythonidae family. Weighing Up to 90 kg, it is near the global average among carnivore reptiles. Conservation status: Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Burmese Python | Carnivore Reptiles Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 90 kg | 90 kg | — 0% |
| Height | 460 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 2 km/h | 20 km/h | ↓ 90% |
| Avg Speed | 2 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Burmese Python inhabits grasslands, forests habitats. It can be found in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Indonesia.
Typical coloring: Brown, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Burmese Python is a solitary species belonging to the Pythonidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Burmese Python is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 11 carnivore reptiles, the Burmese Python’s weight of Up to 90 kg is comparable to the group median of 90 kg.
Weight rank: #14 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Burmese Python weigh?
A Burmese Python typically weighs Up to 90 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 90 kg among carnivore reptiles.
What is the conservation status of the Burmese Python?
The Burmese Python is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Burmese Python live?
The Burmese Python is found in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Indonesia, in grasslands, forests habitats.
How does the Burmese Python reproduce?
The Burmese Python has a gestation period of 88–100 days and typically produces 30-80 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026