Amethystine Python

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Python
gptkbp:average_temperature ectothermic
near water sources
gptkbp:behavior solitary
nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape robust
gptkbp:breeding_season wet season
gptkbp:captive_breeding practiced
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent climbers
gptkbp:climbing_habitat trees and shrubs
gptkbp:clutch_size once a year
up to 30 eggs
gptkbp:color purple
dark brown
gptkbp:color_scheme irregular blotches
gptkbp:color_variation varies by region
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Amethystine_Python
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooling_system infrared pits present
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:family gptkb:Viper
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives found
gptkbp:frequency every few months
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Morelia
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
rainforests
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
leather goods
camouflaged against bark
gptkbp:head distinctive triangular head
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Amethystine Python
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
constriction
primarily at night
gptkbp:incubation_period about 60 days
gptkbp:length up to 5.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names scrub python
amethyst python
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
crocodiles
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:scales overlapping
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:size gptkb:largest_python_in_Australia
gptkbp:skin_color can appear iridescent
gptkbp:social_behavior aggressive when threatened
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Morelia_amethistina_amethistina
gptkb:Morelia_amethistina_bredli
gptkb:Morelia_amethistina_macdowelli
gptkb:Morelia_amethistina_timorensis
gptkbp:tail_length about one-third of body length
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
illegal hunting
gptkbp:vision good night vision
gptkbp:wildlife common in zoos
gptkbp:young hatchlings are independent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Biawak_Amethyst
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6