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Black-headed Python
Also known as Aspidites melanocephalus
species of reptile
Species
Least ConcernMaximum longevity: 22.6 years (captivity)
via IUCN
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- Aspidites melanocephalus
- taxon author citation
- (Krefft, 1864)
- short name
- A. melanocephalus
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The black-headed python (Aspidites melanocephalus) is a species of snake in the family Pythonidae (the python family). The species is endemic to Australia. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.
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