Rough-scaled python
These Australian pythons have triangular shaped heads and light tan and dark brown markings that are believed to help with camouflage. This species has keeled scales, which means each scale has a central ridge which makes it rough to touch, hence the name Rough-scaled python. This added roughness makes it easier for them to climb trees and rocks and also holding on to prey.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life span20-30 years
- Body sizeAround 6.6 ft
- Native habitat Rocky valleys, monsoon rainforests, fruit bearing trees and shrubs of North western and western Austrailia
- DietSmall mammals and birds