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Burmese Python

Burmese Python line art illustration (click image to enlarge)

Burmese Python full color illustration (click image to enlarge)

Artist's notes:

The line art version of the Burmese Python was completed in 2004 and the digital tinting added in 2007. The coloration of these serpents is amazing, and I've been told I took some liberties in the intensity of the colors. But for anyone who has seen these impressive snakes in the flesh, should know they simply are as beautiful as this. The drawing is based on a photo by the talented wildlife photographer Pete Carmichael.

Information about the Burmese Python:

The Burmese Python is the largest subspecies of the Indian Python and one of the six biggest snakes in the world. They are native to rainforest areas of Southeast Asia. This python is one of the largest of all snakes, growing up to 25 feet and weighing up to 400 pounds. It can be found in grasslands, swamps, rocky foothills, woodlands, and jungles. This species has been accidentally introduced into Florida where it is now considered a highly destructive invasive species.