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Carpet Python

Morelia spilota

Photo by ScottHarte
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Field Notes

Description:

An extremely variable python with small fragmented head scales.

Habitat:

Found in most habitats around Australia

Notes:

found on a night hike at the curtain fig tree.

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Comments (2)
KarenL
Lovely snake! You might like to make the second photo your main image as it is a lovely portrait.

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Queensland's Nocturnal Wildlife

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PublishedApril 2, 2012

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