Rare albino python found in Galenbindunuwewa

24 Oct, 2020

A rare albino python has been found in Galenbindunuwewa and has been taken into the care of the Wildlife Department.

The Department of Wildlife Conservation said that the python was found in the Ritigala forest in Galenbindunuwewa.

The Department of Wildlife Conservation says it is attempting to gather more information about the python. (Colombo Gazette)

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