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Morelia spilota spilota is a subspecies of carpet python (Morelia spilota), popularly known as the diamond python. It is a medium to large snake, found in coastal areas and adjacent ranges of south-eastern Australia. It is the most southerly occurring python in the world and is found at higher altitudes than any other species of Australian python.
The head is triangular with a conspicuous row of thermoreceptive labial pits. The colouring of M. spilota is highly variable, ranging from olive to black with white or cream and gold markings. The patterning may be roughly diamond-shaped or have intricate markings made up of light and dark bands on a background of gray or a version of brown.
Morelia spilota mcdowelli M. s. mcdowelli digesting a meal at Toonumbar National Park, NSW. This subspecies of M. spilota attains lengths of 2.7–3.0 m (9–10 feet). ). Dorsally, they are generally olive brown to tan in color with paler blotches and stripes, though pattern and colour are highly
Australia is home to 20 of the 25 most venomous snakes in the world. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
Eastern diamondback rattlesnake at the Saint Louis Zoo Detail of rattle. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest rattlesnake species and is one of the heaviest known species of venomous snake, with one specimen shot in 1946 measuring 2.4 m (7.8 ft) in length and weighing 15.4 kg (34 lb).
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This article lists the various snakes of Australia which live in a wide variety of habitats around the country. The Australian scrub python is Australia's largest native snake. Victoria