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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be contained in a 350-liter enclosure constructed of hard plastic, with glass, sliding doors for allowing access. SCP-XXXX's enclosure is to be contained in a room with Level-1 personnel clearance. Regular procedures for containing specimens of Python Regius should be followed. SCP-XXXX is to be fed one live meal every fourteen days. This meal must be at least twice the width of the widest point of SCP-XXXX's body, and variety in meals is highly recommended. SCP-XXXX is permitted to be fed outside of its enclosure, as it will return to it once it is finished feeding. If this fourteen-day feeding schedule is not met, a prey item must be introduced to SCP-XXXX's immediate location as quickly as possible to avoid unnecessary loss of personnel.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a remarkably large specimen of the species Python Regius, measuring 2.25 meters in length, compared to the average 1.25 meters. SCP-XXXX has been determined to be a female member of its species. Its coloration is comparable to other Python Regius found in the wild. SCP-XXXX is capable and willing to digest live prey, like most other specimens of its species; however, SCP-XXXX possesses the ability to digest live prey of any size, no matter how physically impossible. SCP-XXXX is also remarkably resistant to physical damage, and has the ability to communicate telepathically with sapients of its choosing.

SCP-XXXX was captured after several anomalous occurrences were reported in ██████, ████████. The most notable was the disappearance of a small child from a city suburb; the child was discovered being devoured whole by SCP-XXXX approximately ██ kilometers from the child's home. Local law enforcement tried many methods to extricate the child from SCP-XXXX's mouth and/or destroy SCP-XXXX. All methods, including an attempt to dispatch SCP-XXXX with an assault rifle, failed. The child was subsequently devoured, and field agents were dispatched to capture and contain SCP-XXXX. All witnesses were deemed non-threatening after exposure to an amnetic agent. Capture was successful and SCP-XXXX responded with behaviors analogous to standard Python Regius specimens.

Various tests, both biological and behavioral, have revealed several anomalous qualities of SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX is capable of ingesting any live prey whole, with no observed repercussions to its health. SCP-XXXX's jaw is capable of opening to impossible sizes, and the prey that is swallowed leaves no 'bulge' in the body of SCP-XXXX, as is typical when members of Pythonidae ingest large prey. SCP-XXXX is incredibly resilient to physical damage. Any attempts to cut, lacerate, pierce, or otherwise harm its skin are reported to be ineffective. However, significant drops in humidity or body temperature will cause SCP-XXXX to exhibit defensive behavior towards personnel that attempt to contact it until humidity and temperature parameters are reestablished. SCP-XXXX has not been reported to defecate or urinate, and researchers have theorized that a space-time anomaly exists within SCP-XXXX, which causes its extreme behavior.

SCP-XXXX is typically docile - it only becomes agitated or aggressive during its 'feeding period', which takes place once every fourteen days. If SCP-XXXX is not offered a satisfactory prey item by the end of the fourteenth day, it will make every attempt possible to escape its enclosure. Upon encountering a living creature, SCP-XXXX with exhibit a feeding response identical to non-anomalous instances of Python Regius. SCP-XXXX has been reported to exert varying amounts of force on its victims, ranging from 20N to ████N.

In the event that SCP-XXXX is fed a prey item that is unsatisfactory, it will promptly regurgitate the prey item and attempt to escape its enclosure as if it had been neglected a meal. Unsatisfactory prey items have been documented to be reptiles, amphibians, and any prey item that SCP-XXXX deems as 'too small'. This has been defined as any meal that is smaller than roughly twice the width of the thickest point of SCP-XXXX's body. SCP-XXXX ignores any food placed in its enclosure that is not living or in good health. SCP-XXXX will ignore any prey placed within its enclosure until its feeding period begins.

SCP-XXXX has also been observed to be intelligent, and capable of telepathic communication with certain individuals. Prior to its capture and containment at Site-19, SCP-XXXX was discovered to previously be in the possession of Ashley ███████, a 20-year-old American woman, henceforth referred to as XXXX-01. Upon the discovery of this information, XXXX-01 was taken to an undisclosed facility for evaluation. It was learned during this evaluation that SCP-XXXX was purchased from a local reptile store and exhibited no anomalous behavior until approximately █ months prior to capture. During the evaluation, XXXX-01 claimed to have been 'spoken to' by SCP-XXXX while cleaning its enclosure. After this encounter, SCP-XXXX grew to its current, anomalous size. No evidence exists of its feeding behavior beginning at this time, as XXXX-01's status as a 'companion' to SCP-XXXX seems to disqualify it as a food item, and has been kept on-site for research purposes. XXXX-01 claims that SCP-XXXX enjoyed sending mental images of various rodents, and making conversations centered around comfortably warm spots in its enclosure. XXXX-01 claimed that the connection is 'two-way', and that she can freely communicate with SCP-XXXX so long as she is near it. XXXX-01 is psychologically sound and exhibits no abnormal behavior resulting from her exposure to SCP-XXXX. XXXX-01 is amicable, and expresses no ill will towards the Foundation relating to SCP-XXXX's containment. [See Appendix 1 (NOT WRITTEN YET)]

Addendum: XXXX-01 has requested to gain access to SCP-XXXX. Request awaiting approval.

Various tests have confirmed SCP-XXXX's telepathic ability. It seems to exhibit these abilities when it 'bonds' with another individual. Dr. ██████, henceforth known as XXXX-02, was subject to telepathic communication with SCP-XXXX after several months of observation. XXXX-02 claims that SCP-XXXX communicated several images of Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, along with the phrase, 'would like this, please'. As requested, SCP-XXXX was presented with a specimen of Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris for its next meal. Feeding response was recorded to be 5 seconds faster than typical behavior. SCP-XXXX was reported to greatly enjoy its meal, stating to XXXX-02 that it 'liked variety'. [See Appendix 2 (NOT WRITTEN YET)]

After SCP-XXXX was determined as non-threatening during its dormant period, Class-C personnel were permitted to handle it. Several sessions reveal that SCP-XXXX is amiable when dormant. Any personnel with Level 1 clearance or higher are permitted to visit and handle SCP-XXXX when dormant. Further tests, including fertility tests, are planned on SCP-XXXX to further study its anomalous properties.

Addendum: SCP-XXXX is currently being evaluated for reclassification as 'Thaumiel' due to the nature of its anomalous properties.