Lethargic and slow moving even in their native habitat, they exhibit timidity and rarely try to attack even when attacked.
Locomotion is usually with the body moving in a straight line, by "walking on its ribs".
They are excellent swimmers and are quite at home in water.
They can be wholly submerged in water for many minutes if necessary, but usually prefer to remain near the bank.
Lethargic and slow moving even in their native habitat, they exhibit timidity and rarely try to attack even when attacked. Locomotion is usually with the body moving in a straight line, by "walking on its ribs". They are excellent swimmers and are quite at home in water. They can be wholly submerged in water for many minutes if necessary, but usually prefer to remain near the bank.
Python molurus