A Burmese python’s mouth is designed purely for gripping and swallowing prey whole. They have around 100 curved, backward-facing teeth on both the upper and lower jaws, as well as on the roof of the mouth. These teeth are razor-sharp and not for chewing or injecting venom, but for hooking and holding prey so it cannot escape. Their jaws are connected by elastic ligaments rather than solid bone, allowing them to open their mouths to an extreme width. Each side of the jaw can move independently in