Morelia bredli

Centralian Carpet Python

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Kingdom Animalia

Phylum Chordata

Class Reptilia

Order Squamata

Family Boidae

Genus Morelia

Species Morelia bredli

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Distinguishing features

It is a heavily built species. The color pattern consists of a brown to reddish ground color with a highly variable pattern of pale intrusions. There are normally black borders around the intrusions that become more extensive around the tail. The belly is yellowish to pale cream. (Wikipedia)

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Distribution

©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Centralian Carpet Python (Morelia bredli)

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found in Australia in the mountains of southern Northern Territory.

It prefers very arid desert areas. Normally arboreal, inhabiting ranges and rocky outcrops. (Wikipedia)

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