Retic vs Timor python
The retic is heavier: 32 kg against 2.77 kg for the timor python, about 12 times the weight.
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What is the difference between a retic and a timor python?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- The retic is heavier: 32 kg against 2.77 kg for the timor python, about 12 times the weight.
- The retic is longer-lived: 25.3 years against 17.2 years for the timor python, about 48% longer.
- Both belong to the genus Malayopython, so they are close relatives.
Side by side
| Retic | Timor python | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Malayopython reticulatus | Malayopython timoriensis |
| Family | Pythonidae | Pythonidae |
| Order | Squamata | Squamata |
| Weight | 20 kg – 75 kg | 2.77 kg |
| Length | Not recorded | 2.28 m |
| Lifespan | 25.3 years | 17.2 years |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest | forest |
| Conservation status | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | 1 |
A scale drawing needs a recorded length for both animals; only weights are on record for this pair.
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