Join Hazen as he goes in search of a giant reticulated python in the Beung Kiat Ngong swamps, one of the Mekong region's great wildlife havens. Travel along as he takes the journey of a lifetime across the Mekong River Basin, facing remote jungle and flooded plains during the peak of monsoon season. Brand new episodes of Primal Survivor: Mighty Mekong, Tuesdays at 9pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

Watch out! Even the most calmed Reticulated Pythons can be unpredictable. This careful process of collecting their eggs for artificial incubation gives each on the best chance at successful survival. 🐍🥚 While we are hopeful for a full clutch, it’s common for some eggs to be infertile, often due to factors like the age of the parents, incomplete mating, or even the genetics of the pair. These infertile “slugs” won’t develop and can actually mold, risking the healthy eggs nearby, which is why th

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