Olive Python
Olive python is a large python species occurring in Australia. The species is Australia’s second largest snake. At present, there are two recognized subspecies of this species. Like all pythons, it is a nonvenomous constrictor.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Pythonidae |
| Genus | Liasis |
| Scientific Name | Liasis olivaceus |
| Length | 2 – 5 m |
| Weight | 10 – 20 kg |
| Color | Uniform chocolate brown to olive green with cream or whitish belly |
| Distribution | Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland |
| Habitat | Rocky areas, gorges in the vicinity of water |
| Diet | Birds, mammals, other reptiles |
| Predators | Feral cats, foxes |
| Venom Fact | Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season | May – middle of July |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 12 to 40 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 50 days |
| Reproductive Age | 3 to 4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | More than 20 years |
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