Aspidites melanocephalus

(Krefft, 1864)

Vernacular names
English : Black-headed python
French : Python à tête noire

Classification
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Pythonidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The species has a maximum length of 3 m for a weight of 16 kg. Unmistakable with its entirely black head, black coloration extending to most of neck. Rest of body is gray-beige with dark vertical bands on flanks and back.

Range and habitat
This species is endemic to north Australia and is found in northern Western Australia, Northern Territory and north Queensland. Lives in dry scrublands and savannas, forests and farmlands.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Appendix II
Status : The species seems to be locally common within its range but its nocturnal and secretive habits render observations in the wild difficult.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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