Where do pythons naturally live?
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Pythons are native to Africa, Asia, and Australia, depending on the species. They are especially diverse in tropical Asia and northern Australia.
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Pythons are found naturally in Africa, Asia, and Australia, where different species occupy forests, grasslands, wetlands, and rocky areas. The Burmese python lives in Southeast Asia, the reticulated python in parts of South and Southeast Asia, and Australia is home to several species such as carpet pythons. Pythons are nonvenomous snakes that subdue prey by constriction. Their broad distribution across the tropics has produced a wide variety of body sizes and habitats.
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