This is a complete range of all the Snakes permitted
to be kept as pets in Australia. All reptiles require a permit from
the National Parks and Wildlife Fauna Unit. Click here
for application details.
Large distinctive
python with small fragmented head shields. Four subspecies
are currently recognised though a number of distinctly
patterned populations occur.
Medium-sized
python, not thick-bodied. The head has been likened to
the head of a dragon. Jungles have a prehensile tail which
aids them in arboreal pursuits. They are not fully aboral
like the tree boas and pythons but they will climb on
occasion.
Ground colour
dark olive, yellowish-brown to olive-brown, fading laterally.
Lips, side of throat, neck and ventral surfaces white
to cream. Lips may be finely dotted with darker pigment.
TL 2.5m (average). Individuals up to 5.5m reported in
1923.
