Habitat:
Marshes, tropical forests and wetlands

Activity period :
Mainly active at night, generally discreet during the day.

Identification and description:
The Burmese python is a large constrictor snake reaching 5–7 m in length, with a heavy body covered in brown scales patterned with darker blotches. Native to Southeast Asia, it inhabits wetlands, swamps, and tropical forests, preying on mammals and birds. Solitary and primarily nocturnal, it can submerge itself to hunt aquatic prey. During the breeding season, the male actively seeks the female and coils around her prior to egg-laying.

Recommended lens:
400 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.

Photography tips:
Photograph the Burmese python from a distance using a telephoto lens of ≥400 mm at sunrise or sunset, positioning low to isolate scale patterns. Use shallow depth of field and low ISO to capture details, and avoid sudden movements.