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Borneo python vs Indian python

The Indian python is heavier: 17.1 kg against 8.14 kg for the borneo python, about 2.1 times the weight.

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Borneo python
Indian python (Python molurus)
Indian python NTNear Threatened
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What is the difference between a borneo python and a Indian python?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • The Indian python is heavier: 17.1 kg against 8.14 kg for the borneo python, about 2.1 times the weight.
  • The Indian python is longer-lived: 34.2 years against 27.8 years for the borneo python, about 23% longer.
  • Both belong to the genus Python, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

Borneo pythonIndian python
Scientific namePython breitensteiniPython molurus
FamilyPythonidaePythonidae
OrderSquamataSquamata
Weight8.14 kg17.1 kg
LengthNot recorded3 m
Lifespan27.8 years34.1 years – 34.2 years
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedNot recorded
Conservation statusNot recordedNear Threatened
Countries recorded1Not recorded

A scale drawing needs a recorded length for both animals; only weights are on record for this pair.

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