Diamond Python (Morelia spilota)
The Diamond Python is a large non-venomous snake. It is usually yellow with a tight pattern of black spots and larger yellow spots on black, roughly diamond in shape.
The Diamond Python is found throughout eastern New South Wales and southern Queensland.
Diurnal & nocturnal. Terrestrial & aboreal. Catches & eats mammals, birds, other reptiles & amphibians. Can be seen basking in the sun.
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Family: | Pythonidae |
| Genus: | Morelia |
| Species: | spilota |
Last Updated: 16-08-2025