Reptile
Reticulated Python
World's longest snake
Family Pythonidae
Pythonidae is a taxonomic family in the order Squamata, class Reptilia. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Reticulated Python, Ball Python and Green Tree Python. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Pythonidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reticulated Python Malayopython reticulatus | 75 kg | 6 m | 5 km/h | 25 yrs | Asia | Least Concern |
| Ball Python Python regius | 1.8 kg | 1.5 m | 2 km/h | 30 yrs | Africa | Near Threatened |
| Green Tree Python Morelia viridis | 1.5 kg | 1.8 m | 8 km/h | 18 yrs | Oceania, Asia | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
