Patterned Python

Wound into several smooth, heavy loops, this python rests its rounded head on top of a coil with calm, half-closed eyes. Its long body is covered in large blotchy diamond-shaped patches, the kind of bold markings that make pythons so striking. Those big patches break the snake into clear shapes to fill, making this a satisfying page for kids who enjoy patterns and a bit of careful coloring. Pythons are powerful constrictors that squeeze their prey rather than using venom, and some, like the reticulated python, grow longer than almost any other snake on Earth, stretching many feet from head to tail. The thick, calm pose drawn here makes the resting snake feel gentle rather than fierce. Print it on US Letter or A4 paper, then decide whether to copy a python's earthy browns and tans or design a colorful pattern that is entirely your own.