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Spotted Python

Antaresia maculosa

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Field Notes

Description:

Antaresia maculosa is a non-venomous python species found in northern Australia. Adults average about 100-140cm in length. It has an irregular, blotched colour pattern throughout its life.

Habitat:

Phillip Island Wildlife Park.

Found in most types of habitats, but prefers rocky hillsides and outcrops with crevices and caves.

Notes:

Found in Australia from the extreme north of the Cape York Peninsula, south through eastern Queensland to northern New South Wales. Thanks Neil for your spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/32505459

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Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
pamsai
thanks Neil for your information, and also for the beautiful picture of the snake in your garden.
Neil Ross
The ID is correct, Pam. One of my all-time favourite snakes. In sunlight they radiate the most beautiful blue sheen. A dear friend of mine has this beautiful little lady which she shows for educational purposes in schools - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/32505459 and if ever I was to have pet reptile, this would be my choice. I smile just thinking about her :-)
Jae
My pleasure, pamsai.
pamsai
thanks Jae... Yes, I think that's the one.
Jae
It's a Antaresia sp., pamsai. Probably Antaresia maculosa but hard to say from the picture. http://www.antaresia.com/antaresia_spotted_python.html

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