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Bredl’s Python

Bredl’s python is a non-poisonous python species occurring in Australia. The species is nocturnal. At present, there are no recognized subspecies of this species.



    Kingdom Animalia
    Phylum Chordata
    Subphylum Vertebrata
    Class Reptilia
    Order Squamata
    Suborder Serpentes
    Family Pythonidae
    Genus Morelia
    Scientific Name Morelia bredli


    Other Names Centralian Python, Centralian Carpet Python, Bredl’s Carpet Python, Central Australian Bredl’s Carpet Python, Central Australian Carpet Python, Central Bredl’s Carpet Python
    Length Around 3 m or slightly longer
    Color Brown to reddish ground color with variable pale patterns; yellowish to pale cream belly
    Distribution Southern Northern Territory (Australia)
    Habitat Arid desert areas, rocky outcrops
    Diet Mice, rats
    Hibernation Fact Undergoes hibernation
    Venom Fact Nonvenomous
    Mode of Reproduction Oviparous (egg laying)
    Clutch Size 12 to 50 eggs
    Average Lifespan 20 to 30 years

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    Published on January 10th 2017 by under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 13th June 2019.

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