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Carpet Python (morelia spilota)

Identification: Large bodied snake, recognisable by their contrasting colour patterns and large head which is distinct from the body. Variable colours as can be seen in the pictures below. Visible heat pits on lower jaw used to aid hunting of native marsupials as well as introduced rats and mice. Large specimens can reach up to 3 metres, but closer to 2.5 metres would be considered large.

Habitat and Range: Most common snake found in Brisbane and abundant in Logan and Ipswich areas. Even large specimens are common in the leafy, well vegetated suburbs of Brisbane. Younger pythons can often be found caught in bird cages after eating eggs or occupants and then being too large to fit back out. Also common around chook pens often feeding on the rodents they attract.

Non venomous but needle sharp backward curved teeth can cause serious lacerations.