Scrub python Australian Longest Snake
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
Scrub python Australian Longest Snake
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Miroslava Jurcik
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Description
The longest non-venomous snake in Australia is the scrub python, also known as the Amethystine. This goliath reptile is also native to Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
As one of the ‘giant’ snakes, it has been recorded at a length of up to 8.5 metres (28 ft), found near Gordonvale, but are more frequently found at lengths of 3-5m (10-16 ft).
•It acquires its name from the fact that when viewed from certain angles in direct sunlight, it displays an Amethyst coloured shine all over its body.
•It is a slender python for its size and is not able to kill large animals that the related Anaconda of South America and the Pythons of Africa and Asia can.
This picture was taken at Wildlife Park in Darling Harbour in Sydney.
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December 1st, 2016
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Comments (20)
Rob Luzier
Wow what a great shot. so colorful and what a impressive predator. very cool how they curl up and your detailed capture is fantastic. L/F
Tejsweena Renu Krishan
Amazing, lovely and a beautiful capture of this wonderful python, dearest Miroslava. I love your work and all clicks are so very amazing! Stay blessed, happy and live free. :) L/F
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Oh mine!! this is mesmerizing!! i am in awe to know that this snake has amethyst colour all over its body when the sun shine in the right spot!! sounds very pretty!! L/F
Michele Myers
Beautiful composition of this coiled python, Miroslava, showing the wonderful pattern and texture of its skin - L/F!
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
A wonderful snake capture, perfect details and colors Miroslava (F/L/T)