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Pythons range in size from 1 to 6 [[metre]]s (3 to 20 [[foot (unit of length)|feet]]) in length. Some pythons are among the longest species of snakes in the world; according to the [http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/ Guinness Book of World Records] the [[Reticulated Python]] holds the record for longest snake, at 10m (32ft 9.5in).^{[http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/content_pages/record.asp?recordid=51013]}

Some species exhibit vestigial bones of the pelvis and rear legs, which are externally apparent in the form of a pair of [[anal spurs]] on each side of the [[cloaca]]. These spurs are larger in males than females, and are used by the male to stimulate the female during copulation. Pythons are distinguishable from [[Boa|boasboa]]s in that they have [[teeth]] on the [[premaxilla]], a small [[bone]] at the very front and center of the upper [[jaw]].

Some pythons display vivid patterns on their scales while others are a nondescript brown. They usually reflect appropriate [[camouflage]] for their native habitat.

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The [[Everglades National Park]] has had an invasive population of Burmese Pythons that have caused harm to the natural environment of the Everglades; more than 200 have been removed.

== Species ==

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*[[Africa]]n Rock Python, ''[[Python sebae]]'' ([[S.G. Gmelin|Gmelin]], [[1789]])

*[[Timor]] Python, ''[[Python timoriensis]]'' ([[Wilhelm Carl Hartwig Peters|Peters]], [[1876]])

== References ==

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*[http://www.stevegorzulapresents.com/study_royal_python_ghana.pdf SURVEY OF THE STATUS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ROYAL PYTHON (Python regius) IN GHANA]

== External Linkslinks ==

* Snakes Breeds & Pictures - [http://www.animals-pictures-dictionary.com/python Python Snakes]

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