Pythons
South American Boa Constrictor Print E-mail
South American Boa Constrictor – Boa constrictor
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The boa is a medium sized nocturnal predator that exists throughout a wide range of habitats in Central and South America. They feed on a variety of species ranging from small rodents and lizards to large birds, coati, iguana or opossum.
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Queensland Jungle Carpet Python Print E-mail
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Queensland Jungle Carpet Python – Morelia spilota cheynei

Jungles have a prehensile tail which aids them in arboreal pursuits. They are not fully arboreal like the tree boas and pythons but they will climb on occasion.
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Stimson’s Python Print E-mail
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Stimson’s Python – Antaresia stimsoni

A constrictor of Australia’s desert regions, the Stimson’s is probably the smallest python in the world. The scales are smooth, light brown to yellowish-brown above with a contrasting pattern of dark brown blotches. The sides are paler with a white or cream belly.
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Carpet Python Print E-mail
Carpet Python – Morelia spilota

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This large snake has a triangular head distinct from its neck, vertical pupils and heat-sensitive pits in the lips to detect warm-blooded prey. Colouring varies from pale to dark brown with blackish blotches, sometimes with cross-bands.
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