Pygmy pythons are species of non-venomous snakes endemic to Western Australia. They are the world’s smallest python. The species is very popular as pets.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Pythonidae |
| Genus |
Antaresia |
| Scientific Name |
Antaresia perthensis |
| Other Names |
Anthill Python |
| Length |
Around 50 cm |
| Weight |
Around 210 gm |
| Color |
Dark brick red dorsal color and may be with patterns; creamy white ventral surface |
| Distribution |
Western Australia’s northwest part |
| Habitat |
Termite mounds, rocky areas, water ways |
| Diet |
Small geckos and skinks, small mammals |
| Predators |
Variety of birds, carnivorous mammals, other snakes |
| Venom Fact |
Non-venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
5 to 8 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
50 to 60 days |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
More than 25 years |
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Antaresia Perthensis
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Anthill Python
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