In Australia's rich array of wildlife, encounters with the amethystine python, also known as the scrub python, are a stark reminder of the country's diverse reptilian inhabitants. For example, in late ...

The amethystine python grows to enormous lengths — some up to 26 feet (8 meters), though the average is 10 to 16 feet. They are short and muscular, perfect for constriction.

The Amethystine Python (Simalia amethistina) can grow up to 5.5 metres (18 feet) long and weigh up to 27-30 kg (60-66 pounds). It inhabits rainforests, savannas, ...

Amethystine pythons are predators who patiently wait for their prey. They usually stay stationary in a disguised posture before striking fast at passing animals, killing them via constriction.

Amethystine Python: AKA the scrub python, this giant snake is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea, and can grow over 18 feet (5.5 meters) long. 7.

Passengers on a flight from Australia to Papua New Guinea were shocked to look out their cabin windows to find a huge snake on the wing of the plane.

The Amethystine python is a nonvenomous snake species. It’s a popular reptile that is popular for its colors and size. This type of snake is one of the world’s six largest snakes in terms of ...

From the monstrous Green Anaconda to the captivating Reticulated Python, ... Amethystine Python - Up to 8 meters (26 feet) 4. Burmese Python - Up to 5.7 meters (19 feet) 5.