The mottled pattern and coloration of the Indian python resembles patches of sunlight striking the leaf litter on the ground of its natural habitat. Baby underwent surgery, here at the Zoo, because of a severe infection. She required three surgical tables to support her long body while she was under anesthesia. The veterinarians had to remove a few inches of her tail to save her life. That is why her tail looks rather stubby.
Pythons have four rows of teeth in their upper jaw.
They have fangs, but are not venomous. The scientific name of the Indian python is Python molorus molorus . The scientific name of the closely related Burmese Python is Python molorus bivittatus . Baby sheds every four to six weeks. She has shed approximately 150 times.