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Burmese python vs Blood python

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

Burmese python (Python bivittatus)
Burmese python VUVulnerable
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Blood python

What is the difference between a burmese python and a blood python?

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

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

Side by side

Burmese pythonBlood python
Scientific namePython bivittatusPython brongersmai
FamilyPythonidaePythonidae
OrderSquamataSquamata
Weight17.1 kg8.14 kg
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
Lifespan34.2 years – 34.2 years27.8 years
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedNot recorded
Conservation statusVulnerableNot recorded
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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

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