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.

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.

Wallaby was the meal of choice for one python in Australia. JMB Reptiles, a snake removal and relocation service located in Innisfail, took to Facebook earlier this month with photos of a scrub ...

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 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 ...