WATER PYTHON

Scientific name: Liasis fuscus

Family: Pythonidae

Order: Squamata

Status: Non-Venomous

Habitat and Distribution

Found in the northern part of Australia usually in close proximity to permanent water supply. Often observed in reed beds.

About the animal:

• Very shiny and has scales that are very water repellent;
• The back is blackish brown, fading to yellow on the belly;
• Can grow to 3m;
• An efficient and relentless hunter;
• Mostly nocturnal.

What they eat?

Feeds on rats, bandicoots, wallabies, waterbirds and their eggs.