Simple text and dynamic close-up photographs bring young readers face-to-face with pythons. Readers will learn about body parts, how the snakes hunt, habitat, nesting, and their muscular coils. The book also features information on snake handlers and what to do if you're attacked.

Includes glossary, index and online resource (page 31). A&D Xtreme.

Pythons -- Body parts -- Prey and hunting -- Habitat -- Nesting -- Largest pythons -- Smallest pythons -- Thick pythons -- Best defense -- Climbing pythons -- Snake handlers -- If you are attacked -- Are they endangered? -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Index.