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Carpet Python

Morelia spilota variegata

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Field Notes

Description:

Carpet snakes are extremely variable in colour and pattern. Most specimens are olive green, with pale, dark-edged blotches, stripes or cross-bands. The juveniles are similarly patterned, but often in shades of brown rather than olive green. A row of deep pits can be seen along the lower jaw and many small scales are present on the top of the head. This species can grow to more than 3 m in length.

Habitat:

Open forest @ 1000m elevation

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Comments (18)

Wow, beautiful portrait of a snake in striking position!
What a beautiful snake. Great pics as always Mac.
Thanks Neil, it wasn't to keen on me being so close but posed nicely.
Excellent series, Mac. Such a beautiful python, very much in strike pose. Quite amazing.
wow, beautiful photo of a beautiful snake, Mac...
Incredible shot and amazing specimen. Such strong patterns. Congrats.

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