Eastern Carpet Python (subspecies: Morelia spilota mcdowelli) in Wollumbin NP (Gaia Guide)
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Morelia spilota mcdowelli
Eastern Carpet Python


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Boidae
Genus Morelia
Subspecies Morelia spilota mcdowelli

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Distinguishing features

The scales along the lower jaw are pitted. olive brown with darker blotches and stripes. the pattern and colour are variable. midbody scales in 40-60 rows. single anal scale subcaudal scales divided. most of the head scales are small. beadlike and arranged irregularly. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 350 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


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