Rough-scaled python

Morelia carinata

''Morelia carinata'', commonly known as the rough-scaled python, is a large-scaled python species endemic to Australia. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Rough Scaled Python found in rocky valleys and gorges in the Kimberley region of northern WA.  One of Australia's rarest snakes with little known of its wild behaviour.  Spends the day in caves or shady rock shelves or in shaded bushes and hunts at night.  Has very long teeth for its body size-the better to get a grip on prey. Morelia carinata

Appearance

Adults grow to 2 m in total length. ''M. carinata'' is distinguished by the presence of a large parietal scale and by having distinct keeled dorsal scales. The body is slim and muscular. The color pattern is light honey-tan with darker reddish-brown markings. The belly is white, possibly with black spots.

Behavior

So far reported to be strictly crepuscular. The temperament is quite docile with rarely any attempts to bite.

Habitat

They are found in rocky valleys of Kimberley region in far northern Western Australia where they climb on low trees and shrubs.

Reproduction

This species is confirmed to be an egg-layer like other pythons.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyPythonidae
GenusMorelia
SpeciesM. carinata