Stimson’s Python
Stimson’s python is a python species occurring in Australia. The nocturnal snake is an ambush predator and killed its prey by constriction. Like other pythons, it is nonvenomous. The species is an adept swimmer and climber.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Pythonidae |
| Genus | Antaresia |
| Scientific Name | Antaresia stimsoni |
| Other Names | Large-blotched Python, Inland Children’s Python |
| Length | Up to around 100 cm |
| Color | Yellow, reddish or light brown background color with brown to reddish-brown dark blotches which sometimes blend to form bars |
| Distribution | Australia |
| Habitat | Arid and semi-arid areas including shrubland, savanna, woodland, and rocky outcrops |
| Diet | Small lizards, frogs, small mammals |
| Venom Fact | Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season | Late winter to spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 7 – 10 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 5 – 8 weeks |
| Reproductive Age | 3 to 7 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 25 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Listed |
Stimson’s Python Pictures Gallery
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