Morelia bredli facts for kids
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Morelia (snake)
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Morelia bredli is a type of snake known by many names, including Bredl's python, Centralian python, and Centralian carpet python. This snake is not venomous, meaning it doesn't have poison. It belongs to the python family and lives in Australia. Currently, scientists do not recognize any different types or subspecies of Morelia bredli.
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Why is it called Bredl's Python?
The special name bredli was given to this snake to honor a famous Australian conservationist named Josef "Joe" Bredl. He was known for his work with crocodiles. Joe Bredl was also the father of Rob Bredl, who is sometimes called "the barefoot bushman". The snake was officially named by Graeme Francis Gow in 1981.
What does Bredl's Python look like?
Morelia bredli is a strong and heavily built snake. Adult snakes can grow to be about 2 meters (6 feet 5 inches) long, including their tail. Some snakes kept in zoos or by people have even grown longer, reaching up to 3 meters (9 feet 9 inches).
Their skin color can be brown or reddish. They have a unique pattern of lighter, pale marks that stand out against their main color. These pale marks often have black edges, especially near the tail, where the black borders become wider. The belly of the snake is usually yellowish or a light cream color.
Where does Bredl's Python live?
You can find Morelia bredli in Australia, specifically in the mountains of the southern Northern Territory. The first place where this snake was officially found and described was "Pitchie Ritchie Park" near Alice Springs, which is in the Northern Territory of Australia.
These pythons prefer to live in very dry desert areas. They often live in rocky places and mountain ranges. They are also known to be arboreal, which means they like to spend time in trees.
Images for kids
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A Bredl's python resting.
See also
In Spanish: Morelia bredli para niños
