Amethystine Python: also known as the scrub python, or the reticulated python

The Amethystine python (Morelia amethistina) is a species of python native to the rainforests

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And surrounding areas of Southeast Asia and Australia.

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It is also known as the scrub python, or the reticulated python

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Due to its distinctive pattern of diamond-shaped markings on its skin.

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Amethystine pythons are one of the largest species of snakes in the world

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With some individuals growing up to 8 meters (26 feet) in length.

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They are constrictors, meaning that they kill their prey by wrapping their muscular bodies around them

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