Amethystine Python
Amethystine python is a nonvenomous snake occurring in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia. The snake exhibits an amethyst coloured shine over its body and hence its name. It is the longest nonvenomous snake in Australia. Currently, there are four subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Pythonidae |
| Genus | Morelia |
| Scientific Name | Morelia amethistina |
| Other Names | Amethystine, Scrub python, Sanca permata |
| Length | 2 to 4 m (6.6 to 13.1 ft); larger specimens measure more than 5 m (16.4 ft) |
| Weight | Females: Around 15 kg (33 lb) Males: Around 5.1 kg (11 lb), sometimes weigh beyond 11 kg (24 lb) |
| Color | Brownish-yellow with iridescent scales |
| Distribution | Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia |
| Habitat | Bushland, scrubland, rainforests especially moist areas near to water |
| Diet | Small birds, fruit bats, frogs, other reptiles |
| Venom Fact | Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season | June – September |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Up to 20 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 2 months |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 13.8 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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