Pygmy Python (species: Antaresia perthensis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
Antaresia perthensis
Pygmy Python


©Stewart Macdonald: Pygmy Python (Antaresia perthensis)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Pythonidae
Genus Antaresia
Species Antaresia perthensis

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Distinguishing features

They are smaller than the Children's Python and the Spotted Python. They usually have a redder background ground color than these other species and their spots fade, or become less distinct, as they mature. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 50 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

They are found in Australia in the northwest of Western Australia and on some coastal islands.

They are often found in termite mounds. (Wikipedia)

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