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At first glance, the reticulated python and Burmese python seem like variations of the same giant snake: both are non-venomous constrictors from Southeast Asia, both can grow to several metres, and both are capable of taking surprisingly large prey.
It is not uncommon to spot a Burmese or reticulated python constricting and killing prey in their natural habitat. However, seeing a giant python eating another giant python is incredibly unusual, and scientists are still stumped as to why this happened.