Monster python hits scales
She is the largest snake at the Australian Reptile Park and could one day be the longest in the country — and she has the name to match.
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Monster the reticulated python tipped the scales at 53 kilograms and extended 5.28 metres during her inaugural weigh-in and measure at the Australian Reptile Park on Tuesday.
She is the largest snake at the Australian Reptile Park and could one day be the longest in the country — and she has the name to match.
Park general manager Tim Faulkner said reticulated pythons are generally aggressive and capturing Monster for her check-up was tricky.
“Monster was in an awkward position which made it difficult for keepers to get her out,” he said. “Monster can be a difficult girl.”
Monster was weighed and measured to assess her overall health because, unlike mammals, reptiles show few outward signs of any illness.
“We’re really happy with the result,” Mr Faulkner said.
“It’s a great place to start from with room for her to grow both in length and in weight.”
The Australian Reptile Park believes Monster has the potential to one day be the longest snake in the country.
Reticulated pythons can live for 30 years in captivity and grow up to 10m long.
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