Scientific Name:
Morelia amethistina
Common Name:
Amethystine Python

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Habitat:
Found in warm, humid habitats with good water sources in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.

Description:
The Amethystine Python is the largest snake in Australia. The amethystine in its name comes from the milky iridescent sheen on its scales, that gives the snake and amethyst-like color.