OLIVE PYTHON

Scientific name: Liasis olivaceus

Family: Pythonidae

Order: Squamata

Status: Non-Venomous

Habitat and Distribution

Prefers rocky habitats such as ranges and gorges, particularly those bordering watercourses in the north of Australia.

About the animal:

• A large snake that can grow up to 6.5m in the Pilbara, the average is about 2.75m;
• Colour varies from fawn to dark olive brown. The belly is cream;
• A nocturnal python;
• Males are aggressive to each other during mating season;
• Oviparous (lays eggs).

What they eat?

Adults ambush mammals and birds, younger individuals also eat lizards.