Amethystine Python

There is no record of Amethystine Pythons being a danger to human beings and will do everything possible to avoid human contact.

Night time gives pythons a distinct advantage. Apart from smell, they rely on heat-sensing organs below their jaws to detect warmth radiating from bird and mammal prey. During the day, ground heated by the sun confuses this heat-picture, but at night, when the surroundings are cool, a potential warm dinner stands out. (Source: Australian Department of Environment)