Australia is home to the amethystine python. It is also known as scrub python. This non-venomous snake is among the largest pythons. It thrives in rainforests, savannas, and near human habitats.

They are “heavy bodied” rodent eaters and the largest on record ... Sunny Coast reports. Carpet pythons are easily hit by vehicles while crossing roads in Australia, but will typically slither ...

According to the Australian branch of the RSPCA, coastal carpet pythons are "widespread in eastern ... They are considered "the largest subspecies in the Morelia genus" and can grow to be 2.7 ...