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Morelia spilota variegata
Carpet snakes are extremely variable in colour and pattern. Most specimens are olive green, with pale, dark-edged blotches, stripes or cross-bands. The juveniles are similarly patterned, but often in shades of brown rather than olive green. A row of deep pits can be seen along the lower jaw and many small scales are present on the top of the head. This species can grow to more than 3 m in length.
Open forest @ 1000m elevation
18 Comments
Thanks Emily & Jolly
Thanks Leanne
Wow, beautiful portrait of a snake in striking position!
Stunning Mac!
What a beautiful snake. Great pics as always Mac.
Thanks outsidegirl0
amazing spot!
Thanks Neil, it wasn't to keen on me being so close but posed nicely.
Excellent series, Mac. Such a beautiful python, very much in strike pose. Quite amazing.
Thanks ulvalactuca77, Stephen & Mauron
Congrats. Very amazing shot.
Nice shot!
Beautiful.
Thanks pamsai
wow, beautiful photo of a beautiful snake, Mac...
Thanks Mark.
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Incredible shot and amazing specimen. Such strong patterns. Congrats.