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Spotted Python
Antaresia maculosa
Family :"Pythons"
 Boidae
Description :Length 1m. Light brown with darker irregular blotches, sometimes forming broken bands. Belly grey or cream. Not dangerous, reluctant biter. Eats reptiles, birds and mammals. Lays up to 13 eggs.
Typical Habitat :Open forest
Distribution :Cape York to northern New South Wales.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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