python resting its head on body

A Reticulated python lies coiled up at Hartleys crocodile adventures in Australia. The Reticulated python is the longest snake in the world (Anacondas are the biggest/heaviest). They have a beautiful pattern which works well as camouflage in the fallen leaves of the rain forests of South East Asia where it lives. Years ago when I worked at Melbourne zoo, I helped six other guys to move one of these to its new refurbished enclosure. I held the tail end because I am not stupid.