A Burmese Python at Jim’s Jungle Retreat. The Burmese Python is among the largest snakes in the world with individuals growing to a length of 20ft in India and approaching 30ft in south-east Asia. A non-venomous snake, it is harmless to humans. Being a constrictor, it lies in ambush for its prey, often hidden in the leaf litter of the forest floor, and once within striking distance, the prey is taken into the coils at a lightning speed. The snake keeps tightening its coils around the body of the